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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,880.68, 21,916.44 and 8,807.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,880.68, 21,916.44 and 8,807.76 is: 12,155.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,880.68 : 21,916.44 = 8,807.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,880.68/21,916.44 = 8,807.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,880.68x = 21,916.44 × 8,807.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,880.68x = 193,034,743.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,034,743.57/15,880.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,155.32

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