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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,921.84, 21,973.25 and 8,848.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,921.84, 21,973.25 and 8,848.72 is: 12,211.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,921.84 : 21,973.25 = 8,848.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,921.84/21,973.25 = 8,848.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,921.84x = 21,973.25 × 8,848.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,921.84x = 194,435,136.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,435,136.74/15,921.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,211.85

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