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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,780.55, 21,777.62 and 8,707.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,780.55, 21,777.62 and 8,707.43 is: 12,016.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,780.55 : 21,777.62 = 8,707.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,780.55/21,777.62 = 8,707.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,780.55x = 21,777.62 × 8,707.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,780.55x = 189,627,026.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,627,026.87/15,780.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,016.50

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