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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,923.34, 21,974.76 and 8,850.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,923.34, 21,974.76 and 8,850.42 is: 12,213.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,923.34 : 21,974.76 = 8,850.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,923.34/21,974.76 = 8,850.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,923.34x = 21,974.76 × 8,850.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,923.34x = 194,485,855.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,485,855.40/15,923.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,213.89

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