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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,856.77, 21,882.36 and 8,783.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,856.77, 21,882.36 and 8,783.04 is: 12,120.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,856.77 : 21,882.36 = 8,783.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,856.77/21,882.36 = 8,783.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,856.77x = 21,882.36 × 8,783.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,856.77x = 192,193,643.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,193,643.17/15,856.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,120.60

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