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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,877.94, 21,912.24 and 8,804.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,877.94, 21,912.24 and 8,804.36 is: 12,150.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,877.94 : 21,912.24 = 8,804.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,877.94/21,912.24 = 8,804.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,877.94x = 21,912.24 × 8,804.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,877.94x = 192,923,249.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,923,249.37/15,877.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,150.40

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