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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,772.41, 21,765.86 and 8,698.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,772.41, 21,765.86 and 8,698.83 is: 12,004.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,772.41 : 21,765.86 = 8,698.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,772.41/21,765.86 = 8,698.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,772.41x = 21,765.86 × 8,698.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,772.41x = 189,337,472.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,337,472.45/15,772.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,004.35

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