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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,853.92, 21,878.40 and 8,780.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,853.92, 21,878.40 and 8,780.34 is: 12,116.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,853.92 : 21,878.40 = 8,780.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,853.92/21,878.40 = 8,780.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,853.92x = 21,878.40 × 8,780.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,853.92x = 192,099,790.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,099,790.66/15,853.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,116.86

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