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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,771.84, 21,765.20 and 8,698.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,771.84, 21,765.20 and 8,698.16 is: 12,003.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,771.84 : 21,765.20 = 8,698.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,771.84/21,765.20 = 8,698.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,771.84x = 21,765.20 × 8,698.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,771.84x = 189,317,192.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,317,192.03/15,771.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,003.49

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