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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,788.04, 21,787.16 and 8,618.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,788.04, 21,787.16 and 8,618.10 is: 11,892.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,788.04 : 21,787.16 = 8,618.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,788.04/21,787.16 = 8,618.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,788.04x = 21,787.16 × 8,618.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,788.04x = 187,763,923.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,763,923.60/15,788.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,892.80

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