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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,881.22, 21,916.02 and 8,807.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,881.22, 21,916.02 and 8,807.58 is: 12,154.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,881.22 : 21,916.02 = 8,807.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,881.22/21,916.02 = 8,807.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,881.22x = 21,916.02 × 8,807.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,881.22x = 193,027,099.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,027,099.43/15,881.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,154.43

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