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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,922.14, 21,973.17 and 8,848.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,922.14, 21,973.17 and 8,848.41 is: 12,211.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,922.14 : 21,973.17 = 8,848.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,922.14/21,973.17 = 8,848.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,922.14x = 21,973.17 × 8,848.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,922.14x = 194,427,567.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,427,567.94/15,922.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,211.15

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