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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,877.50, 21,910.95 and 8,804.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,877.50, 21,910.95 and 8,804.39 is: 12,150.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,877.50 : 21,910.95 = 8,804.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,877.50/21,910.95 = 8,804.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,877.50x = 21,910.95 × 8,804.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,877.50x = 192,912,439.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,912,439.52/15,877.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,150.05

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