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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,770.91, 21,763.79 and 8,697.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,770.91, 21,763.79 and 8,697.33 is: 12,002.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,770.91 : 21,763.79 = 8,697.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,770.91/21,763.79 = 8,697.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,770.91x = 21,763.79 × 8,697.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,770.91x = 189,286,820.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,286,820.19/15,770.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,002.28

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