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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,783.27, 21,779.39 and 8,709.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,783.27, 21,779.39 and 8,709.24 is: 12,017.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,783.27 : 21,779.39 = 8,709.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,783.27/21,779.39 = 8,709.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,783.27x = 21,779.39 × 8,709.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,783.27x = 189,681,891.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,681,891.02/15,783.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,017.91

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