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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,782.63, 21,780.49 and 8,709.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,782.63, 21,780.49 and 8,709.51 is: 12,019.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,782.63 : 21,780.49 = 8,709.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,782.63/21,780.49 = 8,709.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,782.63x = 21,780.49 × 8,709.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,782.63x = 189,697,395.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,697,395.46/15,782.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,019.38

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