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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,857.98, 21,885.34 and 8,785.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,857.98, 21,885.34 and 8,785.06 is: 12,124.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,857.98 : 21,885.34 = 8,785.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,857.98/21,885.34 = 8,785.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,857.98x = 21,885.34 × 8,785.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,857.98x = 192,264,025.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,264,025.02/15,857.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,124.12

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