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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,852.86, 21,875.99 and 8,778.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,852.86, 21,875.99 and 8,778.86 is: 12,114.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,852.86 : 21,875.99 = 8,778.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,852.86/21,875.99 = 8,778.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,852.86x = 21,875.99 × 8,778.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,852.86x = 192,046,253.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,046,253.57/15,852.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,114.30

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