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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,786.16, 21,785.04 and 8,713.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,786.16, 21,785.04 and 8,713.12 is: 12,024.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,786.16 : 21,785.04 = 8,713.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,786.16/21,785.04 = 8,713.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,786.16x = 21,785.04 × 8,713.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,786.16x = 189,815,667.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,815,667.72/15,786.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,024.18

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