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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,861.84, 21,889.35 and 8,788.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,861.84, 21,889.35 and 8,788.38 is: 12,127.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,861.84 : 21,889.35 = 8,788.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,861.84/21,889.35 = 8,788.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,861.84x = 21,889.35 × 8,788.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,861.84x = 192,371,925.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,371,925.75/15,861.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,127.97

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