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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,872.06, 21,903.54 and 8,798.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,872.06, 21,903.54 and 8,798.60 is: 12,142.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,872.06 : 21,903.54 = 8,798.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,872.06/21,903.54 = 8,798.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,872.06x = 21,903.54 × 8,798.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,872.06x = 192,720,487.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,720,487.04/15,872.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,142.12

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