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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,873.32, 21,905.82 and 8,799.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,873.32, 21,905.82 and 8,799.26 is: 12,143.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,873.32 : 21,905.82 = 8,799.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,873.32/21,905.82 = 8,799.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,873.32x = 21,905.82 × 8,799.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,873.32x = 192,755,005.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,755,005.69/15,873.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,143.33

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