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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,881.69, 21,917.15 and 8,711.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,881.69, 21,917.15 and 8,711.92 is: 12,022.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,881.69 : 21,917.15 = 8,711.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,881.69/21,917.15 = 8,711.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,881.69x = 21,917.15 × 8,711.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,881.69x = 190,940,457.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,940,457.43/15,881.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,022.68

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