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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,773.94, 21,768.01 and 8,700.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,773.94, 21,768.01 and 8,700.36 is: 12,006.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,773.94 : 21,768.01 = 8,700.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,773.94/21,768.01 = 8,700.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,773.94x = 21,768.01 × 8,700.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,773.94x = 189,389,523.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,389,523.48/15,773.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,006.48

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