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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,784.03, 21,782.22 and 8,710.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,784.03, 21,782.22 and 8,710.47 is: 12,020.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,784.03 : 21,782.22 = 8,710.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,784.03/21,782.22 = 8,710.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,784.03x = 21,782.22 × 8,710.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,784.03x = 189,733,373.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,733,373.84/15,784.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,020.59

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