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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,874.22, 21,905.70 and 8,800.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,874.22, 21,905.70 and 8,800.50 is: 12,144.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,874.22 : 21,905.70 = 8,800.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,874.22/21,905.70 = 8,800.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,874.22x = 21,905.70 × 8,800.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,874.22x = 192,781,112.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,781,112.85/15,874.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,144.29

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