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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,853.79, 21,878.30 and 8,780.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,853.79, 21,878.30 and 8,780.06 is: 12,116.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,853.79 : 21,878.30 = 8,780.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,853.79/21,878.30 = 8,780.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,853.79x = 21,878.30 × 8,780.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,853.79x = 192,092,786.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,092,786.70/15,853.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,116.52

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