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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,783.60, 21,780.39 and 8,709.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,783.60, 21,780.39 and 8,709.99 is: 12,019.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,783.60 : 21,780.39 = 8,709.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,783.60/21,780.39 = 8,709.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,783.60x = 21,780.39 × 8,709.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,783.60x = 189,706,979.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,706,979.10/15,783.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,019.25

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