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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,772.34, 21,765.56 and 8,699.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,772.34, 21,765.56 and 8,699.42 is: 12,005.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,772.34 : 21,765.56 = 8,699.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,772.34/21,765.56 = 8,699.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,772.34x = 21,765.56 × 8,699.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,772.34x = 189,347,747.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,347,747.98/15,772.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,005.05

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