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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,872.96, 21,904.98 and 8,702.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,872.96, 21,904.98 and 8,702.40 is: 12,009.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,872.96 : 21,904.98 = 8,702.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,872.96/21,904.98 = 8,702.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,872.96x = 21,904.98 × 8,702.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,872.96x = 190,625,996.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,625,996.41/15,872.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,009.48

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