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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,770.50, 21,763.44 and 8,697.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,770.50, 21,763.44 and 8,697.16 is: 12,002.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,770.50 : 21,763.44 = 8,697.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,770.50/21,763.44 = 8,697.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,770.50x = 21,763.44 × 8,697.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,770.50x = 189,280,119.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,280,119.83/15,770.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,002.16

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