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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,853.52, 21,878.16 and 8,780.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,853.52, 21,878.16 and 8,780.12 is: 12,116.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,853.52 : 21,878.16 = 8,780.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,853.52/21,878.16 = 8,780.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,853.52x = 21,878.16 × 8,780.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,853.52x = 192,092,870.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,092,870.18/15,853.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,116.73

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