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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,886.53, 21,921.98 and 8,812.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,886.53, 21,921.98 and 8,812.94 is: 12,161.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,886.53 : 21,921.98 = 8,812.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,886.53/21,921.98 = 8,812.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,886.53x = 21,921.98 × 8,812.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,886.53x = 193,196,940.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,196,940.75/15,886.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,161.05

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