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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,871.68, 21,904.02 and 8,798.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,871.68, 21,904.02 and 8,798.76 is: 12,142.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,871.68 : 21,904.02 = 8,798.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,871.68/21,904.02 = 8,798.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,871.68x = 21,904.02 × 8,798.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,871.68x = 192,728,215.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,728,215.02/15,871.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,142.90

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