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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,862.41, 21,888.36 and 8,787.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,862.41, 21,888.36 and 8,787.06 is: 12,125.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,862.41 : 21,888.36 = 8,787.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,862.41/21,888.36 = 8,787.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,862.41x = 21,888.36 × 8,787.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,862.41x = 192,334,332.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,334,332.62/15,862.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,125.16

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