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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,872.58, 21,901.86 and 8,799

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,872.58, 21,901.86 and 8,799 is: 12,141.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,872.58 : 21,901.86 = 8,799 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,872.58/21,901.86 = 8,799/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,872.58x = 21,901.86 × 8,799
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,872.58x = 192,714,466.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,714,466.14/15,872.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,141.34

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