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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,500.79, 21,392.76 and 8,785.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,500.79, 21,392.76 and 8,785.70 is: 12,125.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,500.79 : 21,392.76 = 8,785.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,500.79/21,392.76 = 8,785.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,500.79x = 21,392.76 × 8,785.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,500.79x = 187,950,377.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,950,377.74/15,500.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,125.21

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