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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,921.66, 21,972.69 and 8,848.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,921.66, 21,972.69 and 8,848.74 is: 12,211.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,921.66 : 21,972.69 = 8,848.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,921.66/21,972.69 = 8,848.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,921.66x = 21,972.69 × 8,848.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,921.66x = 194,430,620.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,430,620.91/15,921.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,211.71

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