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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,839.96, 21,858.86 and 8,766.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,839.96, 21,858.86 and 8,766.38 is: 12,097.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,839.96 : 21,858.86 = 8,766.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,839.96/21,858.86 = 8,766.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,839.96x = 21,858.86 × 8,766.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,839.96x = 191,623,026.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,623,026.73/15,839.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,097.45

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