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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,925.79, 21,978.32 and 8,851.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,925.79, 21,978.32 and 8,851.79 is: 12,215.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,925.79 : 21,978.32 = 8,851.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,925.79/21,978.32 = 8,851.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,925.79x = 21,978.32 × 8,851.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,925.79x = 194,547,473.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,547,473.19/15,925.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,215.88

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