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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,888.16, 21,924.80 and 8,814.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,888.16, 21,924.80 and 8,814.13 is: 12,163.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,888.16 : 21,924.80 = 8,814.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,888.16/21,924.80 = 8,814.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,888.16x = 21,924.80 × 8,814.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,888.16x = 193,248,037.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,248,037.42/15,888.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,163.02

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