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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,859.55, 21,886.16 and 8,785.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,859.55, 21,886.16 and 8,785.98 is: 12,124.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,859.55 : 21,886.16 = 8,785.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,859.55/21,886.16 = 8,785.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,859.55x = 21,886.16 × 8,785.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,859.55x = 192,291,320.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,291,320.11/15,859.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,124.64

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