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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,789.39, 21,788.37 and 8,715.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,789.39, 21,788.37 and 8,715.81 is: 12,027.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,789.39 : 21,788.37 = 8,715.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,789.39/21,788.37 = 8,715.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,789.39x = 21,788.37 × 8,715.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,789.39x = 189,903,293.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,903,293.13/15,789.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,027.27

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