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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,838.79, 21,858.21 and 8,764.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,838.79, 21,858.21 and 8,764.74 is: 12,095.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,838.79 : 21,858.21 = 8,764.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,838.79/21,858.21 = 8,764.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,838.79x = 21,858.21 × 8,764.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,838.79x = 191,581,527.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,581,527.52/15,838.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,095.72

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