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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,881.94, 21,916.89 and 8,808.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,881.94, 21,916.89 and 8,808.30 is: 12,155.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,881.94 : 21,916.89 = 8,808.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,881.94/21,916.89 = 8,808.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,881.94x = 21,916.89 × 8,808.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,881.94x = 193,050,542.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,050,542.19/15,881.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,155.35

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