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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,785.84, 21,783.53 and 8,712.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,785.84, 21,783.53 and 8,712.24 is: 12,022.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,785.84 : 21,783.53 = 8,712.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,785.84/21,783.53 = 8,712.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,785.84x = 21,783.53 × 8,712.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,785.84x = 189,783,363.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,783,363.19/15,785.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,022.38

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