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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,865.27, 21,894.03 and 8,791.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,865.27, 21,894.03 and 8,791.74 is: 12,132.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,865.27 : 21,894.03 = 8,791.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,865.27/21,894.03 = 8,791.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,865.27x = 21,894.03 × 8,791.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,865.27x = 192,486,619.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,486,619.31/15,865.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,132.58

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