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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,785.21, 21,782.67 and 8,711.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,785.21, 21,782.67 and 8,711.63 is: 12,021.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,785.21 : 21,782.67 = 8,711.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,785.21/21,782.67 = 8,711.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,785.21x = 21,782.67 × 8,711.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,785.21x = 189,762,561.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,762,561.45/15,785.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,021.54

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