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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,858.78, 21,885.30 and 8,785.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,858.78, 21,885.30 and 8,785.32 is: 12,123.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,858.78 : 21,885.30 = 8,785.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,858.78/21,885.30 = 8,785.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,858.78x = 21,885.30 × 8,785.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,858.78x = 192,269,363.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,269,363.80/15,858.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,123.84

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