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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,782.52, 21,779.64 and 8,708.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,782.52, 21,779.64 and 8,708.88 is: 12,018.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,782.52 : 21,779.64 = 8,708.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,782.52/21,779.64 = 8,708.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,782.52x = 21,779.64 × 8,708.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,782.52x = 189,676,271.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,676,271.20/15,782.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,018.12

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