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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,783.14, 21,781.17 and 8,710.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,783.14, 21,781.17 and 8,710.01 is: 12,020.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,783.14 : 21,781.17 = 8,710.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,783.14/21,781.17 = 8,710.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,783.14x = 21,781.17 × 8,710.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,783.14x = 189,714,099.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,714,099.61/15,783.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,020.05

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