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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,887.64, 21,925.06 and 8,814.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,887.64, 21,925.06 and 8,814.12 is: 12,163.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,887.64 : 21,925.06 = 8,814.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,887.64/21,925.06 = 8,814.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,887.64x = 21,925.06 × 8,814.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,887.64x = 193,250,109.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,250,109.85/15,887.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,163.55

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