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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,877.93, 21,912.65 and 8,805.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,877.93, 21,912.65 and 8,805.01 is: 12,151.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,877.93 : 21,912.65 = 8,805.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,877.93/21,912.65 = 8,805.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,877.93x = 21,912.65 × 8,805.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,877.93x = 192,941,058.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,941,058.35/15,877.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,151.52

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