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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,853.80, 21,878.24 and 8,780.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,853.80, 21,878.24 and 8,780.22 is: 12,116.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,853.80 : 21,878.24 = 8,780.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,853.80/21,878.24 = 8,780.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,853.80x = 21,878.24 × 8,780.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,853.80x = 192,095,716.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,095,716.51/15,853.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,116.70

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