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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,877.15, 21,910.24 and 8,803.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,877.15, 21,910.24 and 8,803.73 is: 12,149.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,877.15 : 21,910.24 = 8,803.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,877.15/21,910.24 = 8,803.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,877.15x = 21,910.24 × 8,803.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,877.15x = 192,891,837.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,891,837.20/15,877.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,149.02

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