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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,781.59, 21,778.48 and 8,708.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,781.59, 21,778.48 and 8,708.03 is: 12,017.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,781.59 : 21,778.48 = 8,708.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,781.59/21,778.48 = 8,708.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,781.59x = 21,778.48 × 8,708.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,781.59x = 189,647,657.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,647,657.19/15,781.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,017.02

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