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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,928.63, 21,982.74 and 8,855.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,928.63, 21,982.74 and 8,855.52 is: 12,221.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,928.63 : 21,982.74 = 8,855.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,928.63/21,982.74 = 8,855.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,928.63x = 21,982.74 × 8,855.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,928.63x = 194,668,593.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,668,593.72/15,928.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,221.30

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