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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,927.20, 21,979.56 and 8,853.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,927.20, 21,979.56 and 8,853.44 is: 12,217.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,927.20 : 21,979.56 = 8,853.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,927.20/21,979.56 = 8,853.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,927.20x = 21,979.56 × 8,853.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,927.20x = 194,594,715.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,594,715.69/15,927.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,217.76

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