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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,925.64, 21,976.44 and 8,851.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,925.64, 21,976.44 and 8,851.82 is: 12,214.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,925.64 : 21,976.44 = 8,851.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,925.64/21,976.44 = 8,851.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,925.64x = 21,976.44 × 8,851.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,925.64x = 194,531,491.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,531,491.12/15,925.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,214.99

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