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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,786.01, 21,784.56 and 8,712.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,786.01, 21,784.56 and 8,712.28 is: 12,022.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,786.01 : 21,784.56 = 8,712.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,786.01/21,784.56 = 8,712.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,786.01x = 21,784.56 × 8,712.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,786.01x = 189,793,180.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,793,180.96/15,786.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,022.87

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