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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,868.23, 21,898.53 and 8,794.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,868.23, 21,898.53 and 8,794.50 is: 12,136.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,868.23 : 21,898.53 = 8,794.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,868.23/21,898.53 = 8,794.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,868.23x = 21,898.53 × 8,794.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,868.23x = 192,586,622.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,586,622.09/15,868.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,136.62

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