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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,842.54, 21,862.62 and 8,768.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,842.54, 21,862.62 and 8,768.94 is: 12,101.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,842.54 : 21,862.62 = 8,768.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,842.54/21,862.62 = 8,768.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,842.54x = 21,862.62 × 8,768.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,842.54x = 191,712,003.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,712,003.02/15,842.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,101.09

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