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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,868, 21,897.84 and 8,795.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,868, 21,897.84 and 8,795.49 is: 12,137.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,868 : 21,897.84 = 8,795.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,868/21,897.84 = 8,795.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,868x = 21,897.84 × 8,795.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,868x = 192,602,232.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,602,232.74/15,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,137.78

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