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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,868.71, 21,898.98 and 8,794.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,868.71, 21,898.98 and 8,794.98 is: 12,137.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,868.71 : 21,898.98 = 8,794.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,868.71/21,898.98 = 8,794.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,868.71x = 21,898.98 × 8,794.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,868.71x = 192,601,091.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,601,091.12/15,868.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,137.16

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