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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,867.72, 21,895.44 and 8,794.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,867.72, 21,895.44 and 8,794.08 is: 12,134.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,867.72 : 21,895.44 = 8,794.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,867.72/21,895.44 = 8,794.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,867.72x = 21,895.44 × 8,794.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,867.72x = 192,550,251.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,550,251.00/15,867.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,134.71

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