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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,886.32, 21,923.46 and 8,812.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,886.32, 21,923.46 and 8,812.50 is: 12,161.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,886.32 : 21,923.46 = 8,812.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,886.32/21,923.46 = 8,812.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,886.32x = 21,923.46 × 8,812.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,886.32x = 193,200,491.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,200,491.25/15,886.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,161.44

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