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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,858.99, 21,884.58 and 8,785.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,858.99, 21,884.58 and 8,785.26 is: 12,123.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,858.99 : 21,884.58 = 8,785.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,858.99/21,884.58 = 8,785.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,858.99x = 21,884.58 × 8,785.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,858.99x = 192,261,725.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,261,725.29/15,858.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,123.20

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