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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,783.22, 21,779.58 and 8,708.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,783.22, 21,779.58 and 8,708.68 is: 12,017.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,783.22 : 21,779.58 = 8,708.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,783.22/21,779.58 = 8,708.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,783.22x = 21,779.58 × 8,708.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,783.22x = 189,671,392.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,671,392.75/15,783.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,017.28

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