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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,884.26, 21,922.90 and 8,812.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,884.26, 21,922.90 and 8,812.96 is: 12,163.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,884.26 : 21,922.90 = 8,812.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,884.26/21,922.90 = 8,812.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,884.26x = 21,922.90 × 8,812.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,884.26x = 193,205,640.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,205,640.78/15,884.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,163.34

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