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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,805.73, 21,792.92 and 12,784.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,805.73, 21,792.92 and 12,784.10 is: 17,626.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,805.73 : 21,792.92 = 12,784.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,805.73/21,792.92 = 12,784.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,805.73x = 21,792.92 × 12,784.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,805.73x = 278,602,695.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,602,695.69/15,805.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,626.69

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