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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,857.79, 21,883.74 and 8,687.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,857.79, 21,883.74 and 8,687.95 is: 11,989.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,857.79 : 21,883.74 = 8,687.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,857.79/21,883.74 = 8,687.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,857.79x = 21,883.74 × 8,687.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,857.79x = 190,124,965.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,124,965.93/15,857.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,989.38

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