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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,795.90, 21,798.39 and 8,625.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,795.90, 21,798.39 and 8,625.88 is: 11,903.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,795.90 : 21,798.39 = 8,625.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,795.90/21,798.39 = 8,625.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,795.90x = 21,798.39 × 8,625.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,795.90x = 188,030,392.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,030,392.98/15,795.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,903.74

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