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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,862.13, 21,889.14 and 8,789.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,862.13, 21,889.14 and 8,789.01 is: 12,128.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,862.13 : 21,889.14 = 8,789.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,862.13/21,889.14 = 8,789.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,862.13x = 21,889.14 × 8,789.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,862.13x = 192,383,755.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,383,755.31/15,862.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,128.50

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