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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,920.51, 21,969.86 and 8,846.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,920.51, 21,969.86 and 8,846.75 is: 12,208.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,920.51 : 21,969.86 = 8,846.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,920.51/21,969.86 = 8,846.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,920.51x = 21,969.86 × 8,846.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,920.51x = 194,361,704.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,361,704.87/15,920.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,208.26

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