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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,921.96, 21,973.05 and 8,848.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,921.96, 21,973.05 and 8,848.50 is: 12,211.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,921.96 : 21,973.05 = 8,848.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,921.96/21,973.05 = 8,848.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,921.96x = 21,973.05 × 8,848.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,921.96x = 194,428,532.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,428,532.93/15,921.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,211.34

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