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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,878.93, 21,914.03 and 8,806.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,878.93, 21,914.03 and 8,806.01 is: 12,152.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,878.93 : 21,914.03 = 8,806.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,878.93/21,914.03 = 8,806.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,878.93x = 21,914.03 × 8,806.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,878.93x = 192,975,167.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,975,167.32/15,878.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,152.91

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