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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,867.76, 21,898.30 and 8,794.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,867.76, 21,898.30 and 8,794.22 is: 12,136.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,867.76 : 21,898.30 = 8,794.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,867.76/21,898.30 = 8,794.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,867.76x = 21,898.30 × 8,794.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,867.76x = 192,578,467.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,578,467.83/15,867.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,136.46

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