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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,857.36, 21,883.31 and 8,783.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,857.36, 21,883.31 and 8,783.93 is: 12,121.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,857.36 : 21,883.31 = 8,783.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,857.36/21,883.31 = 8,783.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,857.36x = 21,883.31 × 8,783.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,857.36x = 192,221,309.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,221,309.87/15,857.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,121.90

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