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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,773.70, 21,767.22 and 8,699.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,773.70, 21,767.22 and 8,699.70 is: 12,005.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,773.70 : 21,767.22 = 8,699.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,773.70/21,767.22 = 8,699.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,773.70x = 21,767.22 × 8,699.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,773.70x = 189,368,283.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,368,283.83/15,773.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,005.32

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