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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,851.17, 21,874.34 and 8,777.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,851.17, 21,874.34 and 8,777.44 is: 12,112.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,851.17 : 21,874.34 = 8,777.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,851.17/21,874.34 = 8,777.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,851.17x = 21,874.34 × 8,777.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,851.17x = 192,000,597.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,000,597.52/15,851.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,112.71

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