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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,927.89, 21,980.57 and 8,854.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,927.89, 21,980.57 and 8,854.31 is: 12,218.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,927.89 : 21,980.57 = 8,854.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,927.89/21,980.57 = 8,854.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,927.89x = 21,980.57 × 8,854.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,927.89x = 194,622,791.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,622,791.44/15,927.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,218.99

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