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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,876.90, 21,910.59 and 8,803.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,876.90, 21,910.59 and 8,803.35 is: 12,148.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,876.90 : 21,910.59 = 8,803.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,876.90/21,910.59 = 8,803.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,876.90x = 21,910.59 × 8,803.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,876.90x = 192,886,592.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,886,592.48/15,876.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,148.88

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