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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,855.03, 21,878.60 and 8,781.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,855.03, 21,878.60 and 8,781.30 is: 12,117.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,855.03 : 21,878.60 = 8,781.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,855.03/21,878.60 = 8,781.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,855.03x = 21,878.60 × 8,781.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,855.03x = 192,122,572.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,122,572.13/15,855.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,117.45

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