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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,787.14, 21,786.10 and 8,713.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,787.14, 21,786.10 and 8,713.41 is: 12,024.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,787.14 : 21,786.10 = 8,713.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,787.14/21,786.10 = 8,713.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,787.14x = 21,786.10 × 8,713.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,787.14x = 189,831,221.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,831,221.60/15,787.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,024.42

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