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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,783.52, 21,779.73 and 8,709.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,783.52, 21,779.73 and 8,709.49 is: 12,018.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,783.52 : 21,779.73 = 8,709.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,783.52/21,779.73 = 8,709.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,783.52x = 21,779.73 × 8,709.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,783.52x = 189,690,340.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,690,340.64/15,783.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,018.25

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