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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,787.07, 21,785.61 and 9,410.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,787.07, 21,785.61 and 9,410.36 is: 12,985.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,787.07 : 21,785.61 = 9,410.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,787.07/21,785.61 = 9,410.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,787.07x = 21,785.61 × 9,410.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,787.07x = 205,010,428.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,010,428.89/15,787.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,985.97

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