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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,872.10, 21,901.95 and 8,798.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,872.10, 21,901.95 and 8,798.37 is: 12,140.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,872.10 : 21,901.95 = 8,798.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,872.10/21,901.95 = 8,798.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,872.10x = 21,901.95 × 8,798.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,872.10x = 192,701,459.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,701,459.82/15,872.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,140.89

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