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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,852.99, 21,876.86 and 8,779.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,852.99, 21,876.86 and 8,779.26 is: 12,115.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,852.99 : 21,876.86 = 8,779.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,852.99/21,876.86 = 8,779.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,852.99x = 21,876.86 × 8,779.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,852.99x = 192,062,641.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,062,641.92/15,852.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,115.23

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