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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,872.58, 21,905.76 and 8,800.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,872.58, 21,905.76 and 8,800.38 is: 12,145.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,872.58 : 21,905.76 = 8,800.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,872.58/21,905.76 = 8,800.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,872.58x = 21,905.76 × 8,800.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,872.58x = 192,779,012.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,779,012.19/15,872.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,145.41

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