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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,781.39, 21,778.29 and 8,707.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,781.39, 21,778.29 and 8,707.80 is: 12,016.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,781.39 : 21,778.29 = 8,707.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,781.39/21,778.29 = 8,707.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,781.39x = 21,778.29 × 8,707.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,781.39x = 189,641,075.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,641,075.33/15,781.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,016.76

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