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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,875.79, 21,909.47 and 8,802.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,875.79, 21,909.47 and 8,802.06 is: 12,147.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,875.79 : 21,909.47 = 8,802.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,875.79/21,909.47 = 8,802.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,875.79x = 21,909.47 × 8,802.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,875.79x = 192,848,425.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,848,425.50/15,875.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,147.33

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