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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,927.44, 21,977.28 and 8,853.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,927.44, 21,977.28 and 8,853.68 is: 12,216.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,927.44 : 21,977.28 = 8,853.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,927.44/21,977.28 = 8,853.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,927.44x = 21,977.28 × 8,853.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,927.44x = 194,579,804.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,579,804.39/15,927.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,216.64

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