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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,885.45, 21,922.02 and 8,812.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,885.45, 21,922.02 and 8,812.32 is: 12,161.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,885.45 : 21,922.02 = 8,812.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,885.45/21,922.02 = 8,812.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,885.45x = 21,922.02 × 8,812.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,885.45x = 193,183,855.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,183,855.29/15,885.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,161.06

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