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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,885.81, 21,920.06 and 8,812.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,885.81, 21,920.06 and 8,812.28 is: 12,159.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,885.81 : 21,920.06 = 8,812.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,885.81/21,920.06 = 8,812.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,885.81x = 21,920.06 × 8,812.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,885.81x = 193,165,552.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,165,552.68/15,885.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,159.63

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