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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,881.58, 21,918.18 and 8,809.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,881.58, 21,918.18 and 8,809.36 is: 12,157.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,881.58 : 21,918.18 = 8,809.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,881.58/21,918.18 = 8,809.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,881.58x = 21,918.18 × 8,809.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,881.58x = 193,085,138.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,085,138.16/15,881.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,157.80

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