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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,854.79, 21,879.68 and 8,781.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,854.79, 21,879.68 and 8,781.06 is: 12,117.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,854.79 : 21,879.68 = 8,781.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,854.79/21,879.68 = 8,781.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,854.79x = 21,879.68 × 8,781.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,854.79x = 192,126,738.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,126,738.96/15,854.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,117.90

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