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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,780.63, 21,777.73 and 8,707.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,780.63, 21,777.73 and 8,707.51 is: 12,016.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,780.63 : 21,777.73 = 8,707.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,780.63/21,777.73 = 8,707.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,780.63x = 21,777.73 × 8,707.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,780.63x = 189,629,649.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,629,649.33/15,780.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,016.61

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