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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,883.44, 21,917.28 and 8,808.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,883.44, 21,917.28 and 8,808.12 is: 12,154.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,883.44 : 21,917.28 = 8,808.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,883.44/21,917.28 = 8,808.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,883.44x = 21,917.28 × 8,808.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,883.44x = 193,050,032.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,050,032.31/15,883.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,154.17

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