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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,875.40, 21,908.73 and 8,801.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,875.40, 21,908.73 and 8,801.82 is: 12,146.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,875.40 : 21,908.73 = 8,801.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,875.40/21,908.73 = 8,801.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,875.40x = 21,908.73 × 8,801.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,875.40x = 192,836,697.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,836,697.89/15,875.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,146.89

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