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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,872.69, 21,904.30 and 8,799.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,872.69, 21,904.30 and 8,799.05 is: 12,142.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,872.69 : 21,904.30 = 8,799.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,872.69/21,904.30 = 8,799.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,872.69x = 21,904.30 × 8,799.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,872.69x = 192,737,030.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,737,030.92/15,872.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,142.68

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