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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,782.42, 21,780.42 and 8,708.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,782.42, 21,780.42 and 8,708.70 is: 12,018.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,782.42 : 21,780.42 = 8,708.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,782.42/21,780.42 = 8,708.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,782.42x = 21,780.42 × 8,708.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,782.42x = 189,679,143.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,679,143.65/15,782.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,018.38

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