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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,862.34, 21,889.77 and 8,692.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,862.34, 21,889.77 and 8,692.20 is: 11,995.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,862.34 : 21,889.77 = 8,692.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,862.34/21,889.77 = 8,692.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,862.34x = 21,889.77 × 8,692.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,862.34x = 190,270,258.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,270,258.79/15,862.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,995.09

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