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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,882.27, 21,916.74 and 8,808.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,882.27, 21,916.74 and 8,808.54 is: 12,155.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,882.27 : 21,916.74 = 8,808.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,882.27/21,916.74 = 8,808.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,882.27x = 21,916.74 × 8,808.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,882.27x = 193,054,480.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,054,480.96/15,882.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,155.35

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