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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,888.55, 21,923.86 and 8,815.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,888.55, 21,923.86 and 8,815.03 is: 12,163.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,888.55 : 21,923.86 = 8,815.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,888.55/21,923.86 = 8,815.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,888.55x = 21,923.86 × 8,815.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,888.55x = 193,259,483.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,259,483.62/15,888.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,163.44

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