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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,857.22, 21,882.68 and 8,783.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,857.22, 21,882.68 and 8,783.50 is: 12,121.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,857.22 : 21,882.68 = 8,783.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,857.22/21,882.68 = 8,783.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,857.22x = 21,882.68 × 8,783.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,857.22x = 192,206,519.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,206,519.78/15,857.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,121.07

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