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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,878.16, 21,911.61 and 8,804.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,878.16, 21,911.61 and 8,804.70 is: 12,150.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,878.16 : 21,911.61 = 8,804.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,878.16/21,911.61 = 8,804.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,878.16x = 21,911.61 × 8,804.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,878.16x = 192,925,152.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,925,152.57/15,878.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,150.35

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