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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,865.54, 21,894.81 and 8,792.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,865.54, 21,894.81 and 8,792.26 is: 12,133.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,865.54 : 21,894.81 = 8,792.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,865.54/21,894.81 = 8,792.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,865.54x = 21,894.81 × 8,792.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,865.54x = 192,504,862.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,504,862.17/15,865.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,133.52

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