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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,884.58, 21,919.68 and 8,810.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,884.58, 21,919.68 and 8,810.76 is: 12,158.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,884.58 : 21,919.68 = 8,810.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,884.58/21,919.68 = 8,810.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,884.58x = 21,919.68 × 8,810.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,884.58x = 193,129,039.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,129,039.76/15,884.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,158.27

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