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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,881.76, 21,917.28 and 8,712

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,881.76, 21,917.28 and 8,712 is: 12,022.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,881.76 : 21,917.28 = 8,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,881.76/21,917.28 = 8,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,881.76x = 21,917.28 × 8,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,881.76x = 190,943,343.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,943,343.36/15,881.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,022.81

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