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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,773.84, 21,767.64 and 8,700.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,773.84, 21,767.64 and 8,700.92 is: 12,007.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,773.84 : 21,767.64 = 8,700.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,773.84/21,767.64 = 8,700.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,773.84x = 21,767.64 × 8,700.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,773.84x = 189,398,494.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,398,494.23/15,773.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,007.13

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