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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,881.22, 21,915.06 and 8,807.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,881.22, 21,915.06 and 8,807.16 is: 12,153.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,881.22 : 21,915.06 = 8,807.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,881.22/21,915.06 = 8,807.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,881.22x = 21,915.06 × 8,807.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,881.22x = 193,009,439.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,009,439.83/15,881.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,153.31

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