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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,865.29, 21,894.03 and 8,791.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,865.29, 21,894.03 and 8,791.70 is: 12,132.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,865.29 : 21,894.03 = 8,791.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,865.29/21,894.03 = 8,791.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,865.29x = 21,894.03 × 8,791.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,865.29x = 192,485,634.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,485,634.08/15,865.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,132.50

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