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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,928.82, 21,976.64 and 8,853.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,928.82, 21,976.64 and 8,853.88 is: 12,215.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,928.82 : 21,976.64 = 8,853.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,928.82/21,976.64 = 8,853.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,928.82x = 21,976.64 × 8,853.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,928.82x = 194,578,533.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,578,533.36/15,928.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,215.50

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