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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,784.41, 21,781.92 and 8,710.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,784.41, 21,781.92 and 8,710.68 is: 12,020.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,784.41 : 21,781.92 = 8,710.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,784.41/21,781.92 = 8,710.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,784.41x = 21,781.92 × 8,710.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,784.41x = 189,735,389.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,735,389.36/15,784.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,020.43

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