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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,784.60, 21,782.72 and 8,711

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,784.60, 21,782.72 and 8,711 is: 12,021.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,784.60 : 21,782.72 = 8,711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,784.60/21,782.72 = 8,711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,784.60x = 21,782.72 × 8,711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,784.60x = 189,749,273.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,749,273.92/15,784.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,021.16

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