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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,780.53, 21,777.25 and 8,707.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,780.53, 21,777.25 and 8,707.21 is: 12,016.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,780.53 : 21,777.25 = 8,707.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,780.53/21,777.25 = 8,707.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,780.53x = 21,777.25 × 8,707.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,780.53x = 189,619,088.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,619,088.97/15,780.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,016.02

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