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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,780.96, 21,777.80 and 8,707.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,780.96, 21,777.80 and 8,707.59 is: 12,016.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,780.96 : 21,777.80 = 8,707.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,780.96/21,777.80 = 8,707.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,780.96x = 21,777.80 × 8,707.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,780.96x = 189,632,109.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,632,109.96/15,780.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,016.51

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