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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,848.96, 21,872.31 and 8,775.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,848.96, 21,872.31 and 8,775.50 is: 12,110.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,848.96 : 21,872.31 = 8,775.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,848.96/21,872.31 = 8,775.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,848.96x = 21,872.31 × 8,775.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,848.96x = 191,940,456.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,940,456.41/15,848.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,110.60

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