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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,880.99, 21,915.61 and 8,710.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,880.99, 21,915.61 and 8,710.76 is: 12,020.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,880.99 : 21,915.61 = 8,710.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,880.99/21,915.61 = 8,710.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,880.99x = 21,915.61 × 8,710.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,880.99x = 190,901,577.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,901,577.70/15,880.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,020.76

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