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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,928.96, 21,980.94 and 8,855.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,928.96, 21,980.94 and 8,855.20 is: 12,219.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,928.96 : 21,980.94 = 8,855.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,928.96/21,980.94 = 8,855.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,928.96x = 21,980.94 × 8,855.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,928.96x = 194,645,619.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,645,619.89/15,928.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,219.61

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