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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,882.58, 21,918.09 and 8,809.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,882.58, 21,918.09 and 8,809.12 is: 12,156.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,882.58 : 21,918.09 = 8,809.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,882.58/21,918.09 = 8,809.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,882.58x = 21,918.09 × 8,809.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,882.58x = 193,079,084.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,079,084.98/15,882.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,156.66

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