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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,855.80, 21,881.03 and 8,782.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,855.80, 21,881.03 and 8,782.07 is: 12,119.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,855.80 : 21,881.03 = 8,782.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,855.80/21,881.03 = 8,782.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,855.80x = 21,881.03 × 8,782.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,855.80x = 192,160,583.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,160,583.82/15,855.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,119.27

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