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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,781.46, 21,777.50 and 8,707.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,781.46, 21,777.50 and 8,707.87 is: 12,016.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,781.46 : 21,777.50 = 8,707.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,781.46/21,777.50 = 8,707.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,781.46x = 21,777.50 × 8,707.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,781.46x = 189,635,486.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,635,486.50/15,781.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,016.35

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