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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,924.78, 21,976.20 and 8,851.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,924.78, 21,976.20 and 8,851.86 is: 12,215.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,924.78 : 21,976.20 = 8,851.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,924.78/21,976.20 = 8,851.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,924.78x = 21,976.20 × 8,851.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,924.78x = 194,530,245.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,530,245.73/15,924.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,215.57

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