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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,887.97, 21,925.43 and 8,814.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,887.97, 21,925.43 and 8,814.40 is: 12,163.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,887.97 : 21,925.43 = 8,814.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,887.97/21,925.43 = 8,814.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,887.97x = 21,925.43 × 8,814.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,887.97x = 193,259,510.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,259,510.19/15,887.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,163.89

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