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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,872.72, 21,904.50 and 8,798.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,872.72, 21,904.50 and 8,798.98 is: 12,142.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,872.72 : 21,904.50 = 8,798.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,872.72/21,904.50 = 8,798.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,872.72x = 21,904.50 × 8,798.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,872.72x = 192,737,257.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,737,257.41/15,872.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,142.67

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