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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,774.48, 21,768.48 and 8,700.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,774.48, 21,768.48 and 8,700.48 is: 12,006.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,774.48 : 21,768.48 = 8,700.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,774.48/21,768.48 = 8,700.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,774.48x = 21,768.48 × 8,700.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,774.48x = 189,396,224.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,396,224.87/15,774.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,006.50

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