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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,863.67, 21,891.75 and 8,790.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,863.67, 21,891.75 and 8,790.06 is: 12,130.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,863.67 : 21,891.75 = 8,790.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,863.67/21,891.75 = 8,790.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,863.67x = 21,891.75 × 8,790.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,863.67x = 192,429,796.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,429,796.01/15,863.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,130.22

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