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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,859.64, 21,886.29 and 8,786.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,859.64, 21,886.29 and 8,786.51 is: 12,125.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,859.64 : 21,886.29 = 8,786.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,859.64/21,886.29 = 8,786.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,859.64x = 21,886.29 × 8,786.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,859.64x = 192,304,105.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,304,105.95/15,859.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,125.38

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