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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,784.92, 21,785.22 and 13,127.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,784.92, 21,785.22 and 13,127.76 is: 18,118.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,784.92 : 21,785.22 = 13,127.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,784.92/21,785.22 = 13,127.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,784.92x = 21,785.22 × 13,127.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,784.92x = 285,991,139.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,991,139.71/15,784.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,118.00

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