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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,860.95, 21,886.42 and 8,786.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,860.95, 21,886.42 and 8,786.68 is: 12,124.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,860.95 : 21,886.42 = 8,786.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,860.95/21,886.42 = 8,786.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,860.95x = 21,886.42 × 8,786.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,860.95x = 192,308,837.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,308,837.49/15,860.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,124.68

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