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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,920.98, 21,970.28 and 8,847.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,920.98, 21,970.28 and 8,847.88 is: 12,209.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,920.98 : 21,970.28 = 8,847.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,920.98/21,970.28 = 8,847.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,920.98x = 21,970.28 × 8,847.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,920.98x = 194,390,401.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,390,401.01/15,920.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,209.70

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