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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,919.76, 21,968.82 and 8,846

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,919.76, 21,968.82 and 8,846 is: 12,207.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,919.76 : 21,968.82 = 8,846 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,919.76/21,968.82 = 8,846/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,919.76x = 21,968.82 × 8,846
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,919.76x = 194,336,181.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,336,181.72/15,919.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,207.23

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