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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,881.29, 21,916.11 and 8,807.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,881.29, 21,916.11 and 8,807.70 is: 12,154.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,881.29 : 21,916.11 = 8,807.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,881.29/21,916.11 = 8,807.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,881.29x = 21,916.11 × 8,807.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,881.29x = 193,030,522.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,030,522.05/15,881.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,154.59

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