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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,782.53, 21,780.02 and 8,709.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,782.53, 21,780.02 and 8,709.21 is: 12,018.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,782.53 : 21,780.02 = 8,709.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,782.53/21,780.02 = 8,709.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,782.53x = 21,780.02 × 8,709.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,782.53x = 189,686,767.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,686,767.98/15,782.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,018.78

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