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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,866.69, 21,897.34 and 8,793.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,866.69, 21,897.34 and 8,793.56 is: 12,135.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,866.69 : 21,897.34 = 8,793.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,866.69/21,897.34 = 8,793.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,866.69x = 21,897.34 × 8,793.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,866.69x = 192,555,605.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,555,605.89/15,866.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,135.84

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