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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,772.64, 21,766.23 and 8,699.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,772.64, 21,766.23 and 8,699.51 is: 12,005.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,772.64 : 21,766.23 = 8,699.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,772.64/21,766.23 = 8,699.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,772.64x = 21,766.23 × 8,699.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,772.64x = 189,355,535.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,355,535.55/15,772.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,005.32

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