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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,774.60, 21,769.59 and 8,701.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,774.60, 21,769.59 and 8,701.47 is: 12,008.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,774.60 : 21,769.59 = 8,701.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,774.60/21,769.59 = 8,701.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,774.60x = 21,769.59 × 8,701.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,774.60x = 189,427,434.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,427,434.30/15,774.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,008.38

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