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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,771.26, 21,764.50 and 8,697.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,771.26, 21,764.50 and 8,697.94 is: 12,003.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,771.26 : 21,764.50 = 8,697.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,771.26/21,764.50 = 8,697.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,771.26x = 21,764.50 × 8,697.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,771.26x = 189,306,315.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,306,315.13/15,771.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,003.25

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