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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,856.52, 21,882.48 and 8,783.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,856.52, 21,882.48 and 8,783.60 is: 12,121.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,856.52 : 21,882.48 = 8,783.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,856.52/21,882.48 = 8,783.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,856.52x = 21,882.48 × 8,783.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,856.52x = 192,206,951.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,206,951.33/15,856.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,121.64

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