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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,902.52, 21,945.06 and 8,828.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,902.52, 21,945.06 and 8,828.76 is: 12,183.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,902.52 : 21,945.06 = 8,828.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,902.52/21,945.06 = 8,828.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,902.52x = 21,945.06 × 8,828.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,902.52x = 193,747,667.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,747,667.93/15,902.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,183.46

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