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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,871.89, 21,903.90 and 8,798.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,871.89, 21,903.90 and 8,798.32 is: 12,142.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,871.89 : 21,903.90 = 8,798.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,871.89/21,903.90 = 8,798.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,871.89x = 21,903.90 × 8,798.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,871.89x = 192,717,521.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,717,521.45/15,871.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,142.07

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