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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,853.36, 21,878.11 and 8,779.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,853.36, 21,878.11 and 8,779.63 is: 12,116.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,853.36 : 21,878.11 = 8,779.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,853.36/21,878.11 = 8,779.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,853.36x = 21,878.11 × 8,779.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,853.36x = 192,081,710.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,081,710.90/15,853.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,116.15

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