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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,929.46, 21,982.39 and 8,855.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,929.46, 21,982.39 and 8,855.73 is: 12,220.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,929.46 : 21,982.39 = 8,855.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,929.46/21,982.39 = 8,855.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,929.46x = 21,982.39 × 8,855.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,929.46x = 194,670,088.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,670,088.46/15,929.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,220.76

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