Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,876.23, 21,908 and 8,705
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 15,876.23, 21,908 and 8,705 is: 12,012.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,876.23 : 21,908 = 8,705 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,876.23/21,908 = 8,705/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,876.23x = 21,908 × 8,705 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,876.23x = 190,709,140 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,709,140/15,876.23 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,012.24
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