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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,785.25, 21,783.56 and 8,712.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,785.25, 21,783.56 and 8,712.10 is: 12,022.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,785.25 : 21,783.56 = 8,712.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,785.25/21,783.56 = 8,712.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,785.25x = 21,783.56 × 8,712.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,785.25x = 189,780,553.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,780,553.08/15,785.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,022.65

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