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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,840.67, 21,860.13 and 8,767.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,840.67, 21,860.13 and 8,767.12 is: 12,098.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,840.67 : 21,860.13 = 8,767.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,840.67/21,860.13 = 8,767.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,840.67x = 21,860.13 × 8,767.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,840.67x = 191,650,382.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,650,382.93/15,840.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,098.63

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