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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,774.48, 21,768.48 and 8,604.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,774.48, 21,768.48 and 8,604.09 is: 11,873.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,774.48 : 21,768.48 = 8,604.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,774.48/21,768.48 = 8,604.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,774.48x = 21,768.48 × 8,604.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,774.48x = 187,297,961.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,297,961.08/15,774.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,873.48

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