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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,855.54, 21,880.71 and 8,781.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,855.54, 21,880.71 and 8,781.81 is: 12,118.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,855.54 : 21,880.71 = 8,781.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,855.54/21,880.71 = 8,781.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,855.54x = 21,880.71 × 8,781.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,855.54x = 192,152,237.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,152,237.89/15,855.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,118.93

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