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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,787.92, 21,788.40 and 8,714.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,787.92, 21,788.40 and 8,714.40 is: 12,026.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,787.92 : 21,788.40 = 8,714.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,787.92/21,788.40 = 8,714.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,787.92x = 21,788.40 × 8,714.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,787.92x = 189,872,832.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,872,832.96/15,787.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,026.46

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