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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,886.16, 21,922.04 and 8,812.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,886.16, 21,922.04 and 8,812.13 is: 12,160.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,886.16 : 21,922.04 = 8,812.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,886.16/21,922.04 = 8,812.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,886.16x = 21,922.04 × 8,812.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,886.16x = 193,179,778.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,179,778.77/15,886.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,160.26

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