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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,878.53, 21,910.93 and 8,804.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,878.53, 21,910.93 and 8,804.94 is: 12,150.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,878.53 : 21,910.93 = 8,804.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,878.53/21,910.93 = 8,804.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,878.53x = 21,910.93 × 8,804.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,878.53x = 192,924,423.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,924,423.99/15,878.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,150.02

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