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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,879.20, 21,913.83 and 8,709.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,879.20, 21,913.83 and 8,709.62 is: 12,019.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,879.20 : 21,913.83 = 8,709.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,879.20/21,913.83 = 8,709.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,879.20x = 21,913.83 × 8,709.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,879.20x = 190,861,088.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,861,088.50/15,879.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,019.57

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