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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,921.01, 21,969.93 and 8,750.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,921.01, 21,969.93 and 8,750.77 is: 12,075.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,921.01 : 21,969.93 = 8,750.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,921.01/21,969.93 = 8,750.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,921.01x = 21,969.93 × 8,750.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,921.01x = 192,253,804.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,253,804.35/15,921.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,075.48

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