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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,860.26, 21,887.94 and 8,786.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,860.26, 21,887.94 and 8,786.71 is: 12,126.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,860.26 : 21,887.94 = 8,786.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,860.26/21,887.94 = 8,786.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,860.26x = 21,887.94 × 8,786.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,860.26x = 192,322,981.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,322,981.28/15,860.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,126.09

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