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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,878.62, 21,912.69 and 8,805.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,878.62, 21,912.69 and 8,805.16 is: 12,151.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,878.62 : 21,912.69 = 8,805.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,878.62/21,912.69 = 8,805.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,878.62x = 21,912.69 × 8,805.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,878.62x = 192,944,741.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,944,741.48/15,878.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,151.23

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