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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,921.74, 21,969.34 and 8,847.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,921.74, 21,969.34 and 8,847.20 is: 12,207.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,921.74 : 21,969.34 = 8,847.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,921.74/21,969.34 = 8,847.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,921.74x = 21,969.34 × 8,847.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,921.74x = 194,367,012.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,367,012.88/15,921.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,207.65

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