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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,883.98, 21,920.25 and 8,810.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,883.98, 21,920.25 and 8,810.28 is: 12,158.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,883.98 : 21,920.25 = 8,810.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,883.98/21,920.25 = 8,810.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,883.98x = 21,920.25 × 8,810.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,883.98x = 193,123,540.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,123,540.17/15,883.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,158.38

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