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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,858.78, 21,883.51 and 8,783.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,858.78, 21,883.51 and 8,783.88 is: 12,120.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,858.78 : 21,883.51 = 8,783.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,858.78/21,883.51 = 8,783.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,858.78x = 21,883.51 × 8,783.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,858.78x = 192,222,016.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,222,016.40/15,858.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,120.86

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