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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,780.96, 21,776.81 and 8,707.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,780.96, 21,776.81 and 8,707.37 is: 12,015.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,780.96 : 21,776.81 = 8,707.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,780.96/21,776.81 = 8,707.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,780.96x = 21,776.81 × 8,707.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,780.96x = 189,618,589.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,618,589.67/15,780.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,015.66

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