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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,888.46, 21,925.74 and 8,814.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,888.46, 21,925.74 and 8,814.82 is: 12,164.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,888.46 : 21,925.74 = 8,814.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,888.46/21,925.74 = 8,814.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,888.46x = 21,925.74 × 8,814.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,888.46x = 193,271,451.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,271,451.47/15,888.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,164.27

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