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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,858.60, 21,886.21 and 8,785.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,858.60, 21,886.21 and 8,785.68 is: 12,124.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,858.60 : 21,886.21 = 8,785.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,858.60/21,886.21 = 8,785.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,858.60x = 21,886.21 × 8,785.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,858.60x = 192,285,193.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,285,193.54/15,858.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,124.98

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