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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,780.50, 21,777.55 and 8,707.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,780.50, 21,777.55 and 8,707.38 is: 12,016.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,780.50 : 21,777.55 = 8,707.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,780.50/21,777.55 = 8,707.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,780.50x = 21,777.55 × 8,707.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,780.50x = 189,625,455.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,625,455.04/15,780.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,016.44

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