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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,849.26, 21,873.22 and 8,776.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,849.26, 21,873.22 and 8,776.34 is: 12,112.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,849.26 : 21,873.22 = 8,776.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,849.26/21,873.22 = 8,776.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,849.26x = 21,873.22 × 8,776.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,849.26x = 191,966,815.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,966,815.61/15,849.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,112.04

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