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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,924.64, 21,973.52 and 8,851.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,924.64, 21,973.52 and 8,851.04 is: 12,213.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,924.64 : 21,973.52 = 8,851.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,924.64/21,973.52 = 8,851.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,924.64x = 21,973.52 × 8,851.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,924.64x = 194,488,504.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,488,504.46/15,924.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,213.06

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