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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,781.29, 21,777.52 and 8,707.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,781.29, 21,777.52 and 8,707.71 is: 12,016.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,781.29 : 21,777.52 = 8,707.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,781.29/21,777.52 = 8,707.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,781.29x = 21,777.52 × 8,707.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,781.29x = 189,632,328.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,632,328.68/15,781.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,016.28

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