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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,878.22, 21,911.76 and 8,804.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,878.22, 21,911.76 and 8,804.58 is: 12,150.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,878.22 : 21,911.76 = 8,804.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,878.22/21,911.76 = 8,804.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,878.22x = 21,911.76 × 8,804.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,878.22x = 192,923,843.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,923,843.86/15,878.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,150.22

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