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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,782.65, 21,780.09 and 8,708.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,782.65, 21,780.09 and 8,708.92 is: 12,018.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,782.65 : 21,780.09 = 8,708.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,782.65/21,780.09 = 8,708.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,782.65x = 21,780.09 × 8,708.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,782.65x = 189,681,006.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,681,006.95/15,782.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,018.33

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