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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,860.66, 21,886.29 and 8,785.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,860.66, 21,886.29 and 8,785.22 is: 12,122.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,860.66 : 21,886.29 = 8,785.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,860.66/21,886.29 = 8,785.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,860.66x = 21,886.29 × 8,785.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,860.66x = 192,275,872.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,275,872.63/15,860.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,122.82

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