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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,786.70, 21,786.17 and 8,713.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,786.70, 21,786.17 and 8,713.27 is: 12,024.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,786.70 : 21,786.17 = 8,713.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,786.70/21,786.17 = 8,713.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,786.70x = 21,786.17 × 8,713.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,786.70x = 189,828,765.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,828,765.14/15,786.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,024.60

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