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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,921.72, 21,971.30 and 8,848.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,921.72, 21,971.30 and 8,848.58 is: 12,210.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,921.72 : 21,971.30 = 8,848.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,921.72/21,971.30 = 8,848.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,921.72x = 21,971.30 × 8,848.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,921.72x = 194,414,805.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,414,805.75/15,921.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,210.67

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