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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,880.60, 21,913.68 and 8,806.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,880.60, 21,913.68 and 8,806.88 is: 12,152.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,880.60 : 21,913.68 = 8,806.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,880.60/21,913.68 = 8,806.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,880.60x = 21,913.68 × 8,806.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,880.60x = 192,991,150.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,991,150.12/15,880.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,152.64

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