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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,882.21, 21,917.79 and 8,808.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,882.21, 21,917.79 and 8,808.48 is: 12,155.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,882.21 : 21,917.79 = 8,808.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,882.21/21,917.79 = 8,808.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,882.21x = 21,917.79 × 8,808.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,882.21x = 193,062,414.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,062,414.86/15,882.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,155.89

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