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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,786.29, 21,784.97 and 8,712.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,786.29, 21,784.97 and 8,712.71 is: 12,023.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,786.29 : 21,784.97 = 8,712.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,786.29/21,784.97 = 8,712.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,786.29x = 21,784.97 × 8,712.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,786.29x = 189,806,202.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,806,202.21/15,786.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,023.48

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