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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,887.84, 21,925.08 and 8,717.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,887.84, 21,925.08 and 8,717.72 is: 12,030.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,887.84 : 21,925.08 = 8,717.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,887.84/21,925.08 = 8,717.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,887.84x = 21,925.08 × 8,717.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,887.84x = 191,136,708.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,136,708.42/15,887.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,030.38

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