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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,852.68, 21,876.43 and 8,778.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,852.68, 21,876.43 and 8,778.95 is: 12,114.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,852.68 : 21,876.43 = 8,778.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,852.68/21,876.43 = 8,778.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,852.68x = 21,876.43 × 8,778.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,852.68x = 192,052,052.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,052,052.32/15,852.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,114.80

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