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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,919.69, 21,969.17 and 8,846.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,919.69, 21,969.17 and 8,846.11 is: 12,207.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,919.69 : 21,969.17 = 8,846.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,919.69/21,969.17 = 8,846.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,919.69x = 21,969.17 × 8,846.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,919.69x = 194,341,694.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,341,694.43/15,919.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,207.63

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