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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,774.09, 21,768.24 and 8,700.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,774.09, 21,768.24 and 8,700.51 is: 12,006.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,774.09 : 21,768.24 = 8,700.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,774.09/21,768.24 = 8,700.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,774.09x = 21,768.24 × 8,700.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,774.09x = 189,394,789.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,394,789.80/15,774.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,006.70

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