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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,770.76, 21,763.26 and 8,697.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,770.76, 21,763.26 and 8,697.04 is: 12,001.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,770.76 : 21,763.26 = 8,697.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,770.76/21,763.26 = 8,697.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,770.76x = 21,763.26 × 8,697.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,770.76x = 189,275,942.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,275,942.75/15,770.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,001.70

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