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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,851.67, 21,875.31 and 8,778.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,851.67, 21,875.31 and 8,778.09 is: 12,113.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,851.67 : 21,875.31 = 8,778.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,851.67/21,875.31 = 8,778.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,851.67x = 21,875.31 × 8,778.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,851.67x = 192,023,439.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,023,439.96/15,851.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,113.77

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