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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,782.63, 21,780.05 and 8,709.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,782.63, 21,780.05 and 8,709.03 is: 12,018.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,782.63 : 21,780.05 = 8,709.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,782.63/21,780.05 = 8,709.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,782.63x = 21,780.05 × 8,709.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,782.63x = 189,683,065.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,683,065.31/15,782.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,018.47

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