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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,884.28, 21,919.50 and 8,810.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,884.28, 21,919.50 and 8,810.55 is: 12,158.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,884.28 : 21,919.50 = 8,810.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,884.28/21,919.50 = 8,810.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,884.28x = 21,919.50 × 8,810.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,884.28x = 193,122,850.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,122,850.73/15,884.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,158.11

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