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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,888.32, 21,926.04 and 8,815.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,888.32, 21,926.04 and 8,815.44 is: 12,165.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,888.32 : 21,926.04 = 8,815.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,888.32/21,926.04 = 8,815.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,888.32x = 21,926.04 × 8,815.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,888.32x = 193,287,690.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,287,690.06/15,888.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,165.40

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