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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,851.67, 21,875.03 and 8,777.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,851.67, 21,875.03 and 8,777.94 is: 12,113.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,851.67 : 21,875.03 = 8,777.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,851.67/21,875.03 = 8,777.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,851.67x = 21,875.03 × 8,777.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,851.67x = 192,017,700.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,017,700.84/15,851.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,113.41

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