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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,920.32, 21,969.84 and 8,846.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,920.32, 21,969.84 and 8,846.44 is: 12,207.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,920.32 : 21,969.84 = 8,846.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,920.32/21,969.84 = 8,846.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,920.32x = 21,969.84 × 8,846.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,920.32x = 194,354,871.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,354,871.37/15,920.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,207.98

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