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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,887.07, 21,923.87 and 8,813.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,887.07, 21,923.87 and 8,813.34 is: 12,162.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,887.07 : 21,923.87 = 8,813.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,887.07/21,923.87 = 8,813.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,887.07x = 21,923.87 × 8,813.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,887.07x = 193,222,476.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,222,476.36/15,887.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,162.25

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