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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,869.08, 21,898.24 and 8,795.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,869.08, 21,898.24 and 8,795.28 is: 12,136.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,869.08 : 21,898.24 = 8,795.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,869.08/21,898.24 = 8,795.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,869.08x = 21,898.24 × 8,795.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,869.08x = 192,601,152.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,601,152.31/15,869.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,136.88

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