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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,875.77, 21,908.19 and 8,802.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,875.77, 21,908.19 and 8,802.22 is: 12,146.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,875.77 : 21,908.19 = 8,802.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,875.77/21,908.19 = 8,802.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,875.77x = 21,908.19 × 8,802.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,875.77x = 192,840,708.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,840,708.18/15,875.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,146.86

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