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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,780.03, 21,776.70 and 8,706.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,780.03, 21,776.70 and 8,706.47 is: 12,015.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,780.03 : 21,776.70 = 8,706.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,780.03/21,776.70 = 8,706.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,780.03x = 21,776.70 × 8,706.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,780.03x = 189,598,076.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,598,076.37/15,780.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,015.06

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