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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,860.88, 21,886.92 and 8,786.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,860.88, 21,886.92 and 8,786.64 is: 12,124.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,860.88 : 21,886.92 = 8,786.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,860.88/21,886.92 = 8,786.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,860.88x = 21,886.92 × 8,786.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,860.88x = 192,312,486.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,312,486.75/15,860.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,124.96

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