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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,770.72, 21,763.62 and 8,697.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,770.72, 21,763.62 and 8,697.12 is: 12,002.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,770.72 : 21,763.62 = 8,697.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,770.72/21,763.62 = 8,697.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,770.72x = 21,763.62 × 8,697.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,770.72x = 189,280,814.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,280,814.77/15,770.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,002.04

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