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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,855.84, 21,881.64 and 8,782.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,855.84, 21,881.64 and 8,782.92 is: 12,120.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,855.84 : 21,881.64 = 8,782.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,855.84/21,881.64 = 8,782.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,855.84x = 21,881.64 × 8,782.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,855.84x = 192,184,693.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,184,693.59/15,855.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,120.75

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