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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,926.59, 21,979.44 and 8,853.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,926.59, 21,979.44 and 8,853.13 is: 12,217.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,926.59 : 21,979.44 = 8,853.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,926.59/21,979.44 = 8,853.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,926.59x = 21,979.44 × 8,853.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,926.59x = 194,586,685.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,586,685.48/15,926.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,217.73

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