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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,864.78, 21,893.07 and 8,791.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,864.78, 21,893.07 and 8,791.14 is: 12,131.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,864.78 : 21,893.07 = 8,791.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,864.78/21,893.07 = 8,791.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,864.78x = 21,893.07 × 8,791.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,864.78x = 192,465,043.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,465,043.40/15,864.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,131.59

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