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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,862.72, 21,889.95 and 8,789.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,862.72, 21,889.95 and 8,789.26 is: 12,128.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,862.72 : 21,889.95 = 8,789.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,862.72/21,889.95 = 8,789.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,862.72x = 21,889.95 × 8,789.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,862.72x = 192,396,461.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,396,461.94/15,862.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,128.84

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