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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,922.43, 21,972.80 and 8,848.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,922.43, 21,972.80 and 8,848.71 is: 12,211.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,922.43 : 21,972.80 = 8,848.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,922.43/21,972.80 = 8,848.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,922.43x = 21,972.80 × 8,848.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,922.43x = 194,430,890.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,430,890.84/15,922.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,211.13

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