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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,877.30, 21,910.29 and 8,803.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,877.30, 21,910.29 and 8,803.78 is: 12,149.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,877.30 : 21,910.29 = 8,803.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,877.30/21,910.29 = 8,803.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,877.30x = 21,910.29 × 8,803.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,877.30x = 192,893,372.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,893,372.90/15,877.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,149.00

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