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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,864.76, 21,893.39 and 8,791.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,864.76, 21,893.39 and 8,791.03 is: 12,131.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,864.76 : 21,893.39 = 8,791.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,864.76/21,893.39 = 8,791.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,864.76x = 21,893.39 × 8,791.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,864.76x = 192,465,464.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,465,464.67/15,864.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,131.63

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