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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,871.56, 21,902.85 and 8,798.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,871.56, 21,902.85 and 8,798.10 is: 12,141.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,871.56 : 21,902.85 = 8,798.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,871.56/21,902.85 = 8,798.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,871.56x = 21,902.85 × 8,798.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,871.56x = 192,703,464.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,703,464.59/15,871.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,141.43

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