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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,786.12, 21,785.70 and 8,712.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,786.12, 21,785.70 and 8,712.52 is: 12,023.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,786.12 : 21,785.70 = 8,712.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,786.12/21,785.70 = 8,712.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,786.12x = 21,785.70 × 8,712.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,786.12x = 189,808,346.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,808,346.96/15,786.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,023.75

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