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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,848.63, 21,871.37 and 8,678.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,848.63, 21,871.37 and 8,678.43 is: 11,976.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,848.63 : 21,871.37 = 8,678.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,848.63/21,871.37 = 8,678.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,848.63x = 21,871.37 × 8,678.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,848.63x = 189,809,119.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,809,119.16/15,848.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,976.38

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