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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,922.76, 21,972.96 and 8,849

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,922.76, 21,972.96 and 8,849 is: 12,211.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,922.76 : 21,972.96 = 8,849 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,922.76/21,972.96 = 8,849/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,922.76x = 21,972.96 × 8,849
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,922.76x = 194,438,723.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,438,723.04/15,922.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,211.37

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