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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,855.52, 21,881.10 and 8,782.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,855.52, 21,881.10 and 8,782.60 is: 12,120.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,855.52 : 21,881.10 = 8,782.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,855.52/21,881.10 = 8,782.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,855.52x = 21,881.10 × 8,782.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,855.52x = 192,172,948.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,172,948.86/15,855.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,120.26

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