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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,867.78, 21,897.21 and 8,794.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,867.78, 21,897.21 and 8,794.14 is: 12,135.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,867.78 : 21,897.21 = 8,794.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,867.78/21,897.21 = 8,794.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,867.78x = 21,897.21 × 8,794.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,867.78x = 192,567,130.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,567,130.35/15,867.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,135.73

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