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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,873.40, 21,905.97 and 8,799.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,873.40, 21,905.97 and 8,799.82 is: 12,144.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,873.40 : 21,905.97 = 8,799.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,873.40/21,905.97 = 8,799.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,873.40x = 21,905.97 × 8,799.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,873.40x = 192,768,592.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,768,592.93/15,873.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,144.13

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