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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,889.26, 21,926.89 and 8,815.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,889.26, 21,926.89 and 8,815.53 is: 12,165.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,889.26 : 21,926.89 = 8,815.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,889.26/21,926.89 = 8,815.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,889.26x = 21,926.89 × 8,815.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,889.26x = 193,297,112.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,297,112.52/15,889.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,165.27

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