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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,855.40, 21,880.02 and 8,781.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,855.40, 21,880.02 and 8,781.64 is: 12,118.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,855.40 : 21,880.02 = 8,781.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,855.40/21,880.02 = 8,781.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,855.40x = 21,880.02 × 8,781.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,855.40x = 192,142,458.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,142,458.83/15,855.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,118.42

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