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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,875.47, 21,908.30 and 8,802.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,875.47, 21,908.30 and 8,802.04 is: 12,146.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,875.47 : 21,908.30 = 8,802.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,875.47/21,908.30 = 8,802.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,875.47x = 21,908.30 × 8,802.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,875.47x = 192,837,732.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,837,732.93/15,875.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,146.90

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