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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,855.98, 21,879.27 and 8,782.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,855.98, 21,879.27 and 8,782.46 is: 12,118.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,855.98 : 21,879.27 = 8,782.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,855.98/21,879.27 = 8,782.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,855.98x = 21,879.27 × 8,782.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,855.98x = 192,153,813.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,153,813.60/15,855.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,118.70

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