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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,874.41, 21,904.92 and 8,799.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,874.41, 21,904.92 and 8,799.06 is: 12,141.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,874.41 : 21,904.92 = 8,799.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,874.41/21,904.92 = 8,799.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,874.41x = 21,904.92 × 8,799.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,874.41x = 192,742,705.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,742,705.38/15,874.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,141.72

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