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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,883.43, 21,921.77 and 8,812.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,883.43, 21,921.77 and 8,812.13 is: 12,162.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,883.43 : 21,921.77 = 8,812.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,883.43/21,921.77 = 8,812.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,883.43x = 21,921.77 × 8,812.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,883.43x = 193,177,497.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,177,497.81/15,883.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,162.20

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