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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,860.48, 21,887.16 and 8,690.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,860.48, 21,887.16 and 8,690.24 is: 11,992.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,860.48 : 21,887.16 = 8,690.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,860.48/21,887.16 = 8,690.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,860.48x = 21,887.16 × 8,690.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,860.48x = 190,204,673.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,204,673.32/15,860.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,992.37

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