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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,865.76, 21,894.72 and 8,695.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,865.76, 21,894.72 and 8,695.68 is: 12,000.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,865.76 : 21,894.72 = 8,695.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,865.76/21,894.72 = 8,695.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,865.76x = 21,894.72 × 8,695.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,865.76x = 190,389,478.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,389,478.81/15,865.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,000.02

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