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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,871.93, 21,903.38 and 8,798.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,871.93, 21,903.38 and 8,798.34 is: 12,141.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,871.93 : 21,903.38 = 8,798.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,871.93/21,903.38 = 8,798.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,871.93x = 21,903.38 × 8,798.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,871.93x = 192,713,455.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,713,455.53/15,871.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,141.78

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