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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,862.14, 21,889.89 and 8,788.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,862.14, 21,889.89 and 8,788.68 is: 12,128.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,862.14 : 21,889.89 = 8,788.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,862.14/21,889.89 = 8,788.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,862.14x = 21,889.89 × 8,788.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,862.14x = 192,383,238.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,383,238.45/15,862.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,128.45

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