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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,783.40, 21,780.66 and 8,709.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,783.40, 21,780.66 and 8,709.31 is: 12,018.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,783.40 : 21,780.66 = 8,709.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,783.40/21,780.66 = 8,709.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,783.40x = 21,780.66 × 8,709.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,783.40x = 189,694,519.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,694,519.94/15,783.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,018.61

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