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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,780.61, 21,777.23 and 8,707.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,780.61, 21,777.23 and 8,707.03 is: 12,015.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,780.61 : 21,777.23 = 8,707.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,780.61/21,777.23 = 8,707.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,780.61x = 21,777.23 × 8,707.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,780.61x = 189,615,029.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,615,029.64/15,780.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,015.70

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