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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,863.11, 21,892.41 and 8,790.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,863.11, 21,892.41 and 8,790.19 is: 12,131.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,863.11 : 21,892.41 = 8,790.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,863.11/21,892.41 = 8,790.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,863.11x = 21,892.41 × 8,790.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,863.11x = 192,438,443.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,438,443.46/15,863.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,131.19

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