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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,882.05, 21,916.68 and 8,809.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,882.05, 21,916.68 and 8,809.13 is: 12,156.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,882.05 : 21,916.68 = 8,809.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,882.05/21,916.68 = 8,809.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,882.05x = 21,916.68 × 8,809.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,882.05x = 193,066,905.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,066,905.05/15,882.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,156.29

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