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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,785.52, 21,783.78 and 8,711.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,785.52, 21,783.78 and 8,711.88 is: 12,022.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,785.52 : 21,783.78 = 8,711.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,785.52/21,783.78 = 8,711.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,785.52x = 21,783.78 × 8,711.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,785.52x = 189,777,677.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,777,677.31/15,785.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,022.26

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