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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,886.71, 21,923.34 and 8,812.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,886.71, 21,923.34 and 8,812.98 is: 12,161.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,886.71 : 21,923.34 = 8,812.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,886.71/21,923.34 = 8,812.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,886.71x = 21,923.34 × 8,812.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,886.71x = 193,209,956.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,209,956.95/15,886.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,161.73

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