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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,785.52, 21,783.48 and 8,711.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,785.52, 21,783.48 and 8,711.28 is: 12,021.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,785.52 : 21,783.48 = 8,711.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,785.52/21,783.48 = 8,711.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,785.52x = 21,783.48 × 8,711.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,785.52x = 189,761,993.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,761,993.65/15,785.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,021.27

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