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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,878.55, 21,912.01 and 8,805.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,878.55, 21,912.01 and 8,805.03 is: 12,150.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,878.55 : 21,912.01 = 8,805.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,878.55/21,912.01 = 8,805.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,878.55x = 21,912.01 × 8,805.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,878.55x = 192,935,905.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,935,905.41/15,878.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,150.73

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