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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,883.54, 21,917.84 and 8,809.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,883.54, 21,917.84 and 8,809.94 is: 12,156.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,883.54 : 21,917.84 = 8,809.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,883.54/21,917.84 = 8,809.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,883.54x = 21,917.84 × 8,809.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,883.54x = 193,094,855.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,094,855.33/15,883.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,156.92

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