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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,864.65, 21,892.95 and 8,790.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,864.65, 21,892.95 and 8,790.92 is: 12,131.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,864.65 : 21,892.95 = 8,790.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,864.65/21,892.95 = 8,790.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,864.65x = 21,892.95 × 8,790.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,864.65x = 192,459,172.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,459,172.01/15,864.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,131.32

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