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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,840.55, 21,860.18 and 8,767.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,840.55, 21,860.18 and 8,767.09 is: 12,098.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,840.55 : 21,860.18 = 8,767.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,840.55/21,860.18 = 8,767.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,840.55x = 21,860.18 × 8,767.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,840.55x = 191,650,165.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,650,165.48/15,840.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,098.71

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