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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,784.08, 21,767.81 and 12,193.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,784.08, 21,767.81 and 12,193.64 is: 16,816.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,784.08 : 21,767.81 = 12,193.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,784.08/21,767.81 = 12,193.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,784.08x = 21,767.81 × 12,193.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,784.08x = 265,428,750.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,428,750.55/15,784.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,816.23

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