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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,847.54, 21,869.52 and 8,773.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,847.54, 21,869.52 and 8,773.94 is: 12,107.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,847.54 : 21,869.52 = 8,773.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,847.54/21,869.52 = 8,773.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,847.54x = 21,869.52 × 8,773.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,847.54x = 191,881,856.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,881,856.31/15,847.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,107.99

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