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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,770.20, 21,763.02 and 8,696.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,770.20, 21,763.02 and 8,696.44 is: 12,001.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,770.20 : 21,763.02 = 8,696.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,770.20/21,763.02 = 8,696.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,770.20x = 21,763.02 × 8,696.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,770.20x = 189,260,797.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,260,797.65/15,770.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,001.17

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