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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,925.87, 21,975.78 and 8,754.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,925.87, 21,975.78 and 8,754.60 is: 12,080.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,925.87 : 21,975.78 = 8,754.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,925.87/21,975.78 = 8,754.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,925.87x = 21,975.78 × 8,754.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,925.87x = 192,389,180.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,389,180.34/15,925.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,080.30

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