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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,870.89, 21,902.52 and 8,797.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,870.89, 21,902.52 and 8,797.32 is: 12,140.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,870.89 : 21,902.52 = 8,797.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,870.89/21,902.52 = 8,797.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,870.89x = 21,902.52 × 8,797.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,870.89x = 192,683,477.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,683,477.25/15,870.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,140.69

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