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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,925.04, 21,977.28 and 8,851.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,925.04, 21,977.28 and 8,851.04 is: 12,214.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,925.04 : 21,977.28 = 8,851.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,925.04/21,977.28 = 8,851.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,925.04x = 21,977.28 × 8,851.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,925.04x = 194,521,674.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,521,674.48/15,925.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,214.83

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