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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,784.57, 21,782.07 and 8,710.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,784.57, 21,782.07 and 8,710.90 is: 12,020.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,784.57 : 21,782.07 = 8,710.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,784.57/21,782.07 = 8,710.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,784.57x = 21,782.07 × 8,710.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,784.57x = 189,741,433.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,741,433.56/15,784.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,020.69

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