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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,864.09, 21,891.24 and 8,790.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,864.09, 21,891.24 and 8,790.36 is: 12,130.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,864.09 : 21,891.24 = 8,790.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,864.09/21,891.24 = 8,790.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,864.09x = 21,891.24 × 8,790.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,864.09x = 192,431,880.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,431,880.45/15,864.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,130.03

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