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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,921.71, 21,970.99 and 8,847.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,921.71, 21,970.99 and 8,847.89 is: 12,209.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,921.71 : 21,970.99 = 8,847.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,921.71/21,970.99 = 8,847.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,921.71x = 21,970.99 × 8,847.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,921.71x = 194,396,902.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,396,902.71/15,921.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,209.55

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