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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,868.10, 21,897.93 and 8,794.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,868.10, 21,897.93 and 8,794.52 is: 12,136.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,868.10 : 21,897.93 = 8,794.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,868.10/21,897.93 = 8,794.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,868.10x = 21,897.93 × 8,794.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,868.10x = 192,581,673.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,581,673.85/15,868.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,136.41

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