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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,832.88, 21,847.88 and 8,759.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,832.88, 21,847.88 and 8,759.16 is: 12,086.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,832.88 : 21,847.88 = 8,759.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,832.88/21,847.88 = 8,759.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,832.88x = 21,847.88 × 8,759.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,832.88x = 191,369,076.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,369,076.58/15,832.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,086.81

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