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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,870.50, 21,901.29 and 8,797.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,870.50, 21,901.29 and 8,797.99 is: 12,141.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,870.50 : 21,901.29 = 8,797.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,870.50/21,901.29 = 8,797.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,870.50x = 21,901.29 × 8,797.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,870.50x = 192,687,330.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,687,330.41/15,870.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,141.23

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