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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,868.03, 21,897.55 and 8,794.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,868.03, 21,897.55 and 8,794.39 is: 12,136.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,868.03 : 21,897.55 = 8,794.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,868.03/21,897.55 = 8,794.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,868.03x = 21,897.55 × 8,794.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,868.03x = 192,575,594.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,575,594.74/15,868.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,136.07

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