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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,872.01, 21,902.74 and 8,701.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,872.01, 21,902.74 and 8,701.77 is: 12,008.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,872.01 : 21,902.74 = 8,701.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,872.01/21,902.74 = 8,701.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,872.01x = 21,902.74 × 8,701.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,872.01x = 190,592,605.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,592,605.85/15,872.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,008.10

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