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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,882.46, 21,917.46 and 8,808.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,882.46, 21,917.46 and 8,808.73 is: 12,155.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,882.46 : 21,917.46 = 8,808.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,882.46/21,917.46 = 8,808.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,882.46x = 21,917.46 × 8,808.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,882.46x = 193,064,987.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,064,987.43/15,882.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,155.86

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