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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,885.32, 21,924.35 and 8,814.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,885.32, 21,924.35 and 8,814.02 is: 12,164.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,885.32 : 21,924.35 = 8,814.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,885.32/21,924.35 = 8,814.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,885.32x = 21,924.35 × 8,814.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,885.32x = 193,241,505.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,241,505.70/15,885.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,164.79

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