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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,853.51, 21,878.50 and 8,779.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,853.51, 21,878.50 and 8,779.93 is: 12,116.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,853.51 : 21,878.50 = 8,779.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,853.51/21,878.50 = 8,779.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,853.51x = 21,878.50 × 8,779.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,853.51x = 192,091,698.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,091,698.51/15,853.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,116.67

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