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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,879.06, 21,914.09 and 8,805.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,879.06, 21,914.09 and 8,805.48 is: 12,152.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,879.06 : 21,914.09 = 8,805.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,879.06/21,914.09 = 8,805.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,879.06x = 21,914.09 × 8,805.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,879.06x = 192,964,037.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,964,037.19/15,879.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,152.11

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