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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,859.82, 21,885.69 and 8,785.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,859.82, 21,885.69 and 8,785.82 is: 12,123.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,859.82 : 21,885.69 = 8,785.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,859.82/21,885.69 = 8,785.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,859.82x = 21,885.69 × 8,785.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,859.82x = 192,283,732.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,283,732.92/15,859.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,123.95

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