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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,886.06, 21,922.78 and 8,812.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,886.06, 21,922.78 and 8,812.48 is: 12,161.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,886.06 : 21,922.78 = 8,812.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,886.06/21,922.78 = 8,812.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,886.06x = 21,922.78 × 8,812.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,886.06x = 193,193,950.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,193,950.68/15,886.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,161.23

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