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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,889.17, 21,926.75 and 8,815.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,889.17, 21,926.75 and 8,815.53 is: 12,165.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,889.17 : 21,926.75 = 8,815.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,889.17/21,926.75 = 8,815.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,889.17x = 21,926.75 × 8,815.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,889.17x = 193,295,878.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,295,878.35/15,889.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,165.26

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