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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,866.46, 21,895.38 and 8,792.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,866.46, 21,895.38 and 8,792.82 is: 12,133.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,866.46 : 21,895.38 = 8,792.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,866.46/21,895.38 = 8,792.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,866.46x = 21,895.38 × 8,792.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,866.46x = 192,522,135.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,522,135.17/15,866.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,133.91

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