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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,840.69, 21,859.24 and 8,766.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,840.69, 21,859.24 and 8,766.76 is: 12,097.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,840.69 : 21,859.24 = 8,766.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,840.69/21,859.24 = 8,766.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,840.69x = 21,859.24 × 8,766.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,840.69x = 191,634,710.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,634,710.86/15,840.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,097.62

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