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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,861.94, 21,888.75 and 8,691.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,861.94, 21,888.75 and 8,691.82 is: 11,994.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,861.94 : 21,888.75 = 8,691.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,861.94/21,888.75 = 8,691.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,861.94x = 21,888.75 × 8,691.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,861.94x = 190,253,075.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,253,075.03/15,861.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,994.31

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