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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,877.80, 21,912.71 and 8,806.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,877.80, 21,912.71 and 8,806.50 is: 12,153.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,877.80 : 21,912.71 = 8,806.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,877.80/21,912.71 = 8,806.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,877.80x = 21,912.71 × 8,806.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,877.80x = 192,974,236.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,974,236.58/15,877.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,153.71

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