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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,879.08, 21,913.26 and 8,805.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,879.08, 21,913.26 and 8,805.62 is: 12,151.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,879.08 : 21,913.26 = 8,805.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,879.08/21,913.26 = 8,805.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,879.08x = 21,913.26 × 8,805.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,879.08x = 192,959,840.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,959,840.52/15,879.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,151.83

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