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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,924.06, 21,973.73 and 8,849.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,924.06, 21,973.73 and 8,849.12 is: 12,210.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,924.06 : 21,973.73 = 8,849.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,924.06/21,973.73 = 8,849.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,924.06x = 21,973.73 × 8,849.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,924.06x = 194,448,019.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,448,019.50/15,924.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,210.96

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