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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,859, 21,886.68 and 8,786.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,859, 21,886.68 and 8,786.08 is: 12,125.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,859 : 21,886.68 = 8,786.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,859/21,886.68 = 8,786.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,859x = 21,886.68 × 8,786.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,859x = 192,298,121.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,298,121.41/15,859
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,125.49

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