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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,787.26, 21,786.33 and 8,714.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,787.26, 21,786.33 and 8,714.10 is: 12,025.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,787.26 : 21,786.33 = 8,714.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,787.26/21,786.33 = 8,714.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,787.26x = 21,786.33 × 8,714.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,787.26x = 189,848,258.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,848,258.25/15,787.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,025.41

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