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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,783.89, 21,784.57 and 9,410.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,783.89, 21,784.57 and 9,410.87 is: 12,988.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,783.89 : 21,784.57 = 9,410.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,783.89/21,784.57 = 9,410.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,783.89x = 21,784.57 × 9,410.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,783.89x = 205,011,787.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,011,787.21/15,783.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,988.68

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