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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,787.41, 21,786.62 and 8,713.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,787.41, 21,786.62 and 8,713.83 is: 12,025.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,787.41 : 21,786.62 = 8,713.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,787.41/21,786.62 = 8,713.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,787.41x = 21,786.62 × 8,713.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,787.41x = 189,844,867.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,844,867.55/15,787.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,025.08

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