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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,864.66, 21,892.68 and 8,791.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,864.66, 21,892.68 and 8,791.74 is: 12,132.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,864.66 : 21,892.68 = 8,791.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,864.66/21,892.68 = 8,791.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,864.66x = 21,892.68 × 8,791.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,864.66x = 192,474,750.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,474,750.46/15,864.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,132.30

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