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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,855.32, 21,880.73 and 8,782.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,855.32, 21,880.73 and 8,782.27 is: 12,119.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,855.32 : 21,880.73 = 8,782.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,855.32/21,880.73 = 8,782.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,855.32x = 21,880.73 × 8,782.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,855.32x = 192,162,478.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,162,478.66/15,855.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,119.75

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