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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,876.78, 21,908.52 and 8,803.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,876.78, 21,908.52 and 8,803.19 is: 12,147.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,876.78 : 21,908.52 = 8,803.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,876.78/21,908.52 = 8,803.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,876.78x = 21,908.52 × 8,803.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,876.78x = 192,864,754.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,864,754.64/15,876.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,147.60

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