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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,854.34, 21,878.73 and 8,780.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,854.34, 21,878.73 and 8,780.61 is: 12,117.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,854.34 : 21,878.73 = 8,780.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,854.34/21,878.73 = 8,780.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,854.34x = 21,878.73 × 8,780.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,854.34x = 192,108,644.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,108,644.54/15,854.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,117.10

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