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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,875.76, 21,908.07 and 8,801.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,875.76, 21,908.07 and 8,801.94 is: 12,146.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,875.76 : 21,908.07 = 8,801.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,875.76/21,908.07 = 8,801.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,875.76x = 21,908.07 × 8,801.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,875.76x = 192,833,517.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,833,517.66/15,875.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,146.41

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