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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,881.44, 21,914.52 and 8,806.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,881.44, 21,914.52 and 8,806.12 is: 12,151.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,881.44 : 21,914.52 = 8,806.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,881.44/21,914.52 = 8,806.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,881.44x = 21,914.52 × 8,806.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,881.44x = 192,981,892.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,981,892.86/15,881.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,151.41

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