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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,855.60, 21,881.42 and 8,782.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,855.60, 21,881.42 and 8,782.02 is: 12,119.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,855.60 : 21,881.42 = 8,782.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,855.60/21,881.42 = 8,782.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,855.60x = 21,881.42 × 8,782.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,855.60x = 192,163,068.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,163,068.07/15,855.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,119.57

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