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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,887.66, 21,926.84 and 8,814.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,887.66, 21,926.84 and 8,814.53 is: 12,165.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,887.66 : 21,926.84 = 8,814.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,887.66/21,926.84 = 8,814.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,887.66x = 21,926.84 × 8,814.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,887.66x = 193,274,799.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,274,799.73/15,887.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,165.09

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