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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,864.30, 21,891.90 and 8,790.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,864.30, 21,891.90 and 8,790.30 is: 12,130.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,864.30 : 21,891.90 = 8,790.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,864.30/21,891.90 = 8,790.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,864.30x = 21,891.90 × 8,790.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,864.30x = 192,436,368.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,436,368.57/15,864.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,130.15

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