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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,885.87, 21,921.93 and 8,812.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,885.87, 21,921.93 and 8,812.95 is: 12,161.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,885.87 : 21,921.93 = 8,812.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,885.87/21,921.93 = 8,812.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,885.87x = 21,921.93 × 8,812.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,885.87x = 193,196,872.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,196,872.99/15,885.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,161.55

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