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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,864.04, 21,891.78 and 8,790.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,864.04, 21,891.78 and 8,790.28 is: 12,130.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,864.04 : 21,891.78 = 8,790.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,864.04/21,891.78 = 8,790.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,864.04x = 21,891.78 × 8,790.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,864.04x = 192,434,875.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,434,875.90/15,864.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,130.26

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