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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,860.53, 21,887.49 and 8,786.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,860.53, 21,887.49 and 8,786.96 is: 12,125.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,860.53 : 21,887.49 = 8,786.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,860.53/21,887.49 = 8,786.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,860.53x = 21,887.49 × 8,786.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,860.53x = 192,324,499.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,324,499.13/15,860.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,125.98

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