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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,881.08, 21,915.72 and 8,807.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,881.08, 21,915.72 and 8,807.44 is: 12,154.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,881.08 : 21,915.72 = 8,807.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,881.08/21,915.72 = 8,807.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,881.08x = 21,915.72 × 8,807.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,881.08x = 193,021,388.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,021,388.96/15,881.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,154.17

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