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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,849.36, 21,871.16 and 8,775.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,849.36, 21,871.16 and 8,775.36 is: 12,109.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,849.36 : 21,871.16 = 8,775.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,849.36/21,871.16 = 8,775.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,849.36x = 21,871.16 × 8,775.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,849.36x = 191,927,302.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,927,302.62/15,849.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,109.47

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