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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,786.88, 21,785.85 and 8,713.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,786.88, 21,785.85 and 8,713.25 is: 12,024.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,786.88 : 21,785.85 = 8,713.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,786.88/21,785.85 = 8,713.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,786.88x = 21,785.85 × 8,713.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,786.88x = 189,825,557.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,825,557.51/15,786.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,024.26

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