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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,843.71, 21,862.04 and 8,770.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,843.71, 21,862.04 and 8,770.12 is: 12,101.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,843.71 : 21,862.04 = 8,770.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,843.71/21,862.04 = 8,770.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,843.71x = 21,862.04 × 8,770.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,843.71x = 191,732,615.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,732,615.74/15,843.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,101.50

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