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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,860.26, 21,887.14 and 8,787.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,860.26, 21,887.14 and 8,787.14 is: 12,126.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,860.26 : 21,887.14 = 8,787.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,860.26/21,887.14 = 8,787.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,860.26x = 21,887.14 × 8,787.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,860.26x = 192,325,363.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,325,363.38/15,860.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,126.24

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