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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,849.91, 21,871.11 and 8,774.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,849.91, 21,871.11 and 8,774.56 is: 12,107.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,849.91 : 21,871.11 = 8,774.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,849.91/21,871.11 = 8,774.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,849.91x = 21,871.11 × 8,774.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,849.91x = 191,909,366.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,909,366.96/15,849.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,107.92

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