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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,838.08, 21,855.66 and 8,764.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,838.08, 21,855.66 and 8,764.08 is: 12,093.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,838.08 : 21,855.66 = 8,764.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,838.08/21,855.66 = 8,764.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,838.08x = 21,855.66 × 8,764.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,838.08x = 191,544,752.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,544,752.69/15,838.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,093.94

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