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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,851.90, 21,876.31 and 8,778.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,851.90, 21,876.31 and 8,778.32 is: 12,114.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,851.90 : 21,876.31 = 8,778.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,851.90/21,876.31 = 8,778.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,851.90x = 21,876.31 × 8,778.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,851.90x = 192,037,249.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,037,249.60/15,851.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,114.46

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