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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,857.94, 21,884.40 and 8,785.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,857.94, 21,884.40 and 8,785.02 is: 12,123.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,857.94 : 21,884.40 = 8,785.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,857.94/21,884.40 = 8,785.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,857.94x = 21,884.40 × 8,785.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,857.94x = 192,254,891.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,254,891.69/15,857.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,123.57

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