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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,971.24, 22,041.24 and 8,897.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,971.24, 22,041.24 and 8,897.84 is: 12,279.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,971.24 : 22,041.24 = 8,897.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,971.24/22,041.24 = 8,897.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,971.24x = 22,041.24 × 8,897.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,971.24x = 196,119,426.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,119,426.92/15,971.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,279.54

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