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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,879.22, 21,913.46 and 8,805.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,879.22, 21,913.46 and 8,805.49 is: 12,151.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,879.22 : 21,913.46 = 8,805.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,879.22/21,913.46 = 8,805.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,879.22x = 21,913.46 × 8,805.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,879.22x = 192,958,752.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,958,752.90/15,879.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,151.65

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