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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,926.23, 21,978.98 and 8,852.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,926.23, 21,978.98 and 8,852.50 is: 12,216.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,926.23 : 21,978.98 = 8,852.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,926.23/21,978.98 = 8,852.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,926.23x = 21,978.98 × 8,852.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,926.23x = 194,568,920.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,568,920.45/15,926.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,216.89

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