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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,876.61, 21,908.52 and 8,705.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,876.61, 21,908.52 and 8,705.38 is: 12,012.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,876.61 : 21,908.52 = 8,705.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,876.61/21,908.52 = 8,705.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,876.61x = 21,908.52 × 8,705.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,876.61x = 190,721,991.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,721,991.84/15,876.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,012.77

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