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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,858.52, 21,884.76 and 8,786.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,858.52, 21,884.76 and 8,786.31 is: 12,125.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,858.52 : 21,884.76 = 8,786.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,858.52/21,884.76 = 8,786.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,858.52x = 21,884.76 × 8,786.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,858.52x = 192,286,271.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,286,271.18/15,858.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,125.11

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