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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,869.39, 21,900.44 and 8,795.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,869.39, 21,900.44 and 8,795.81 is: 12,138.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,869.39 : 21,900.44 = 8,795.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,869.39/21,900.44 = 8,795.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,869.39x = 21,900.44 × 8,795.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,869.39x = 192,632,185.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,632,185.90/15,869.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,138.60

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