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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,883.96, 21,922.49 and 8,812.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,883.96, 21,922.49 and 8,812.66 is: 12,162.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,883.96 : 21,922.49 = 8,812.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,883.96/21,922.49 = 8,812.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,883.96x = 21,922.49 × 8,812.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,883.96x = 193,195,450.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,195,450.72/15,883.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,162.93

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