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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,864.71, 21,893.31 and 8,694.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,864.71, 21,893.31 and 8,694.91 is: 11,998.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,864.71 : 21,893.31 = 8,694.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,864.71/21,893.31 = 8,694.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,864.71x = 21,893.31 × 8,694.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,864.71x = 190,360,455.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,360,455.84/15,864.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,998.98

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