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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,787.26, 21,786.84 and 8,713.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,787.26, 21,786.84 and 8,713.26 is: 12,024.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,787.26 : 21,786.84 = 8,713.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,787.26/21,786.84 = 8,713.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,787.26x = 21,786.84 × 8,713.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,787.26x = 189,834,401.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,834,401.50/15,787.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,024.53

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