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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,920.91, 21,970.80 and 8,848.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,920.91, 21,970.80 and 8,848.71 is: 12,211.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,920.91 : 21,970.80 = 8,848.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,920.91/21,970.80 = 8,848.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,920.91x = 21,970.80 × 8,848.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,920.91x = 194,413,237.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,413,237.67/15,920.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,211.19

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