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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,847.69, 21,870.14 and 8,677.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,847.69, 21,870.14 and 8,677.91 is: 11,975.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,847.69 : 21,870.14 = 8,677.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,847.69/21,870.14 = 8,677.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,847.69x = 21,870.14 × 8,677.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,847.69x = 189,787,018.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,787,018.95/15,847.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,975.69

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