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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,868.74, 21,898.81 and 8,795.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,868.74, 21,898.81 and 8,795.16 is: 12,137.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,868.74 : 21,898.81 = 8,795.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,868.74/21,898.81 = 8,795.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,868.74x = 21,898.81 × 8,795.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,868.74x = 192,603,493.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,603,493.78/15,868.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,137.29

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