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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,875.22, 21,908.61 and 8,801.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,875.22, 21,908.61 and 8,801.66 is: 12,146.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,875.22 : 21,908.61 = 8,801.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,875.22/21,908.61 = 8,801.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,875.22x = 21,908.61 × 8,801.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,875.22x = 192,832,191.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,832,191.06/15,875.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,146.74

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