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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,851.36, 21,873.92 and 8,777.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,851.36, 21,873.92 and 8,777.36 is: 12,112.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,851.36 : 21,873.92 = 8,777.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,851.36/21,873.92 = 8,777.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,851.36x = 21,873.92 × 8,777.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,851.36x = 191,995,270.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,995,270.45/15,851.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,112.23

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