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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,879.80, 21,915.47 and 8,808.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,879.80, 21,915.47 and 8,808.50 is: 12,156.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,879.80 : 21,915.47 = 8,808.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,879.80/21,915.47 = 8,808.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,879.80x = 21,915.47 × 8,808.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,879.80x = 193,042,417.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,042,417.50/15,879.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,156.48

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