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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,921.56, 21,972.26 and 8,849.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,921.56, 21,972.26 and 8,849.35 is: 12,212.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,921.56 : 21,972.26 = 8,849.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,921.56/21,972.26 = 8,849.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,921.56x = 21,972.26 × 8,849.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,921.56x = 194,440,268.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,440,268.62/15,921.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,212.39

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