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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,864.76, 21,893.34 and 8,694.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,864.76, 21,893.34 and 8,694.68 is: 11,998.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,864.76 : 21,893.34 = 8,694.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,864.76/21,893.34 = 8,694.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,864.76x = 21,893.34 × 8,694.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,864.76x = 190,355,585.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,355,585.43/15,864.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,998.64

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