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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,785.92, 21,783.99 and 8,712.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,785.92, 21,783.99 and 8,712.19 is: 12,022.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,785.92 : 21,783.99 = 8,712.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,785.92/21,783.99 = 8,712.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,785.92x = 21,783.99 × 8,712.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,785.92x = 189,786,259.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,786,259.84/15,785.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,022.50

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