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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,875.46, 21,907.80 and 8,801.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,875.46, 21,907.80 and 8,801.73 is: 12,146.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,875.46 : 21,907.80 = 8,801.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,875.46/21,907.80 = 8,801.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,875.46x = 21,907.80 × 8,801.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,875.46x = 192,826,540.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,826,540.49/15,875.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,146.20

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