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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,854.04, 21,877.92 and 8,780.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,854.04, 21,877.92 and 8,780.04 is: 12,116.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,854.04 : 21,877.92 = 8,780.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,854.04/21,877.92 = 8,780.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,854.04x = 21,877.92 × 8,780.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,854.04x = 192,089,012.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,089,012.72/15,854.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,116.09

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