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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,860.61, 21,886.74 and 8,786.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,860.61, 21,886.74 and 8,786.48 is: 12,124.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,860.61 : 21,886.74 = 8,786.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,860.61/21,886.74 = 8,786.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,860.61x = 21,886.74 × 8,786.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,860.61x = 192,307,293.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,307,293.84/15,860.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,124.84

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