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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,771.09, 21,764.07 and 8,697.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,771.09, 21,764.07 and 8,697.54 is: 12,002.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,771.09 : 21,764.07 = 8,697.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,771.09/21,764.07 = 8,697.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,771.09x = 21,764.07 × 8,697.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,771.09x = 189,293,869.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,293,869.39/15,771.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,002.59

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