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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,850.20, 21,871.17 and 8,775.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,850.20, 21,871.17 and 8,775.66 is: 12,109.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,850.20 : 21,871.17 = 8,775.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,850.20/21,871.17 = 8,775.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,850.20x = 21,871.17 × 8,775.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,850.20x = 191,933,951.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,933,951.72/15,850.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,109.24

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