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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,879.08, 21,912.96 and 8,805.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,879.08, 21,912.96 and 8,805.44 is: 12,151.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,879.08 : 21,912.96 = 8,805.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,879.08/21,912.96 = 8,805.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,879.08x = 21,912.96 × 8,805.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,879.08x = 192,953,254.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,953,254.50/15,879.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,151.41

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