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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,885.68, 21,923.28 and 8,812.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,885.68, 21,923.28 and 8,812.88 is: 12,162.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,885.68 : 21,923.28 = 8,812.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,885.68/21,923.28 = 8,812.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,885.68x = 21,923.28 × 8,812.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,885.68x = 193,207,235.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,207,235.85/15,885.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,162.35

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