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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,788.35, 21,787.82 and 8,714.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,788.35, 21,787.82 and 8,714.77 is: 12,026.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,788.35 : 21,787.82 = 8,714.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,788.35/21,787.82 = 8,714.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,788.35x = 21,787.82 × 8,714.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,788.35x = 189,875,840.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,875,840.10/15,788.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,026.33

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