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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,850.23, 21,873.34 and 8,680.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,850.23, 21,873.34 and 8,680.82 is: 11,979.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,850.23 : 21,873.34 = 8,680.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,850.23/21,873.34 = 8,680.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,850.23x = 21,873.34 × 8,680.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,850.23x = 189,878,551.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,878,551.86/15,850.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,979.54

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