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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,862.84, 21,888.43 and 8,789.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,862.84, 21,888.43 and 8,789.24 is: 12,127.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,862.84 : 21,888.43 = 8,789.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,862.84/21,888.43 = 8,789.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,862.84x = 21,888.43 × 8,789.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,862.84x = 192,382,697.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,382,697.24/15,862.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,127.89

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