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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,861.03, 21,888.12 and 8,787.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,861.03, 21,888.12 and 8,787.43 is: 12,126.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,861.03 : 21,888.12 = 8,787.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,861.03/21,888.12 = 8,787.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,861.03x = 21,888.12 × 8,787.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,861.03x = 192,340,382.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,340,382.64/15,861.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,126.60

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