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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,785.70, 21,784.04 and 8,711.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,785.70, 21,784.04 and 8,711.96 is: 12,022.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,785.70 : 21,784.04 = 8,711.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,785.70/21,784.04 = 8,711.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,785.70x = 21,784.04 × 8,711.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,785.70x = 189,781,685.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,781,685.12/15,785.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,022.38

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