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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,871.63, 21,901.98 and 8,797.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,871.63, 21,901.98 and 8,797.63 is: 12,140.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,871.63 : 21,901.98 = 8,797.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,871.63/21,901.98 = 8,797.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,871.63x = 21,901.98 × 8,797.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,871.63x = 192,685,516.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,685,516.31/15,871.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,140.25

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