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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,786.32, 21,784.86 and 8,712.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,786.32, 21,784.86 and 8,712.56 is: 12,023.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,786.32 : 21,784.86 = 8,712.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,786.32/21,784.86 = 8,712.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,786.32x = 21,784.86 × 8,712.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,786.32x = 189,801,899.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,801,899.84/15,786.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,023.19

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