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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,858.03, 21,884.07 and 8,784.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,858.03, 21,884.07 and 8,784.48 is: 12,122.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,858.03 : 21,884.07 = 8,784.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,858.03/21,884.07 = 8,784.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,858.03x = 21,884.07 × 8,784.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,858.03x = 192,240,175.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,240,175.23/15,858.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,122.58

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