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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,867.61, 21,897.24 and 8,794.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,867.61, 21,897.24 and 8,794.03 is: 12,135.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,867.61 : 21,897.24 = 8,794.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,867.61/21,897.24 = 8,794.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,867.61x = 21,897.24 × 8,794.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,867.61x = 192,564,985.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,564,985.48/15,867.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,135.73

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