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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,920.01, 21,968.15 and 8,846.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,920.01, 21,968.15 and 8,846.01 is: 12,206.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,920.01 : 21,968.15 = 8,846.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,920.01/21,968.15 = 8,846.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,920.01x = 21,968.15 × 8,846.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,920.01x = 194,330,430.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,330,430.35/15,920.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,206.68

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