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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,921.24, 21,970.08 and 8,847.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,921.24, 21,970.08 and 8,847.04 is: 12,208.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,921.24 : 21,970.08 = 8,847.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,921.24/21,970.08 = 8,847.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,921.24x = 21,970.08 × 8,847.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,921.24x = 194,370,176.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,370,176.56/15,921.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,208.23

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