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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,784.68, 21,782.94 and 8,711.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,784.68, 21,782.94 and 8,711.10 is: 12,021.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,784.68 : 21,782.94 = 8,711.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,784.68/21,782.94 = 8,711.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,784.68x = 21,782.94 × 8,711.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,784.68x = 189,753,368.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,753,368.63/15,784.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,021.36

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