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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,492.82, 21,379.40 and 8,778.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,492.82, 21,379.40 and 8,778.06 is: 12,113.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,492.82 : 21,379.40 = 8,778.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,492.82/21,379.40 = 8,778.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,492.82x = 21,379.40 × 8,778.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,492.82x = 187,669,655.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,669,655.96/15,492.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,113.33

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