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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,869.42, 21,900.07 and 8,698.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,869.42, 21,900.07 and 8,698.86 is: 12,004.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,869.42 : 21,900.07 = 8,698.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,869.42/21,900.07 = 8,698.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,869.42x = 21,900.07 × 8,698.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,869.42x = 190,505,533.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,505,533.42/15,869.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,004.57

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