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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,884.58, 21,920.85 and 8,811.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,884.58, 21,920.85 and 8,811.12 is: 12,159.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,884.58 : 21,920.85 = 8,811.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,884.58/21,920.85 = 8,811.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,884.58x = 21,920.85 × 8,811.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,884.58x = 193,147,239.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,147,239.85/15,884.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,159.42

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