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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,875.04, 21,908.88 and 8,803.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,875.04, 21,908.88 and 8,803.76 is: 12,149.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,875.04 : 21,908.88 = 8,803.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,875.04/21,908.88 = 8,803.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,875.04x = 21,908.88 × 8,803.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,875.04x = 192,880,521.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,880,521.39/15,875.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,149.92

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