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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,875.72, 21,906.48 and 8,802.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,875.72, 21,906.48 and 8,802.08 is: 12,145.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,875.72 : 21,906.48 = 8,802.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,875.72/21,906.48 = 8,802.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,875.72x = 21,906.48 × 8,802.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,875.72x = 192,822,589.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,822,589.48/15,875.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,145.75

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