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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,782.26, 21,780.22 and 8,708.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,782.26, 21,780.22 and 8,708.26 is: 12,017.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,782.26 : 21,780.22 = 8,708.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,782.26/21,780.22 = 8,708.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,782.26x = 21,780.22 × 8,708.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,782.26x = 189,667,818.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,667,818.62/15,782.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,017.79

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