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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,870.33, 21,902.65 and 8,798.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,870.33, 21,902.65 and 8,798.12 is: 12,142.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,870.33 : 21,902.65 = 8,798.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,870.33/21,902.65 = 8,798.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,870.33x = 21,902.65 × 8,798.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,870.33x = 192,702,011.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,702,011.51/15,870.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,142.28

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