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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,788.30, 21,788.03 and 8,714.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,788.30, 21,788.03 and 8,714.72 is: 12,026.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,788.30 : 21,788.03 = 8,714.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,788.30/21,788.03 = 8,714.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,788.30x = 21,788.03 × 8,714.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,788.30x = 189,876,428.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,876,428.29/15,788.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,026.40

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