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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,888.79, 21,925.79 and 8,718.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,888.79, 21,925.79 and 8,718.55 is: 12,031.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,888.79 : 21,925.79 = 8,718.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,888.79/21,925.79 = 8,718.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,888.79x = 21,925.79 × 8,718.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,888.79x = 191,161,030.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,161,030.69/15,888.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,031.19

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