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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,773.06, 21,766.50 and 8,603.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,773.06, 21,766.50 and 8,603.06 is: 11,872.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,773.06 : 21,766.50 = 8,603.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,773.06/21,766.50 = 8,603.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,773.06x = 21,766.50 × 8,603.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,773.06x = 187,258,505.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,258,505.49/15,773.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,872.05

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