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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,782.58, 21,779.86 and 8,709.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,782.58, 21,779.86 and 8,709.02 is: 12,018.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,782.58 : 21,779.86 = 8,709.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,782.58/21,779.86 = 8,709.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,782.58x = 21,779.86 × 8,709.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,782.58x = 189,681,236.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,681,236.34/15,782.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,018.39

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