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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,788.54, 21,788.36 and 8,714.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,788.54, 21,788.36 and 8,714.97 is: 12,026.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,788.54 : 21,788.36 = 8,714.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,788.54/21,788.36 = 8,714.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,788.54x = 21,788.36 × 8,714.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,788.54x = 189,884,903.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,884,903.75/15,788.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,026.76

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