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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,878.76, 21,911.22 and 8,804.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,878.76, 21,911.22 and 8,804.76 is: 12,149.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,878.76 : 21,911.22 = 8,804.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,878.76/21,911.22 = 8,804.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,878.76x = 21,911.22 × 8,804.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,878.76x = 192,923,033.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,923,033.41/15,878.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,149.75

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