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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,885.63, 21,921.30 and 8,811.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,885.63, 21,921.30 and 8,811.63 is: 12,159.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,885.63 : 21,921.30 = 8,811.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,885.63/21,921.30 = 8,811.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,885.63x = 21,921.30 × 8,811.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,885.63x = 193,162,384.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,162,384.72/15,885.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,159.57

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