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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,770.43, 21,763.44 and 8,696.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,770.43, 21,763.44 and 8,696.43 is: 12,001.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,770.43 : 21,763.44 = 8,696.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,770.43/21,763.44 = 8,696.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,770.43x = 21,763.44 × 8,696.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,770.43x = 189,264,232.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,264,232.52/15,770.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,001.21

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