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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,869.42, 21,898.65 and 8,698.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,869.42, 21,898.65 and 8,698.19 is: 12,002.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,869.42 : 21,898.65 = 8,698.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,869.42/21,898.65 = 8,698.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,869.42x = 21,898.65 × 8,698.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,869.42x = 190,478,541.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,478,541.57/15,869.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,002.87

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