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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,925.91, 21,977.78 and 8,852.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,925.91, 21,977.78 and 8,852.78 is: 12,216.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,925.91 : 21,977.78 = 8,852.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,925.91/21,977.78 = 8,852.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,925.91x = 21,977.78 × 8,852.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,925.91x = 194,564,297.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,564,297.08/15,925.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,216.84

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