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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,885.97, 21,923.35 and 8,812.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,885.97, 21,923.35 and 8,812.40 is: 12,161.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,885.97 : 21,923.35 = 8,812.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,885.97/21,923.35 = 8,812.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,885.97x = 21,923.35 × 8,812.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,885.97x = 193,197,219.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,197,219.92/15,885.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,161.50

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