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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,774.68, 21,769.06 and 8,701.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,774.68, 21,769.06 and 8,701.10 is: 12,007.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,774.68 : 21,769.06 = 8,701.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,774.68/21,769.06 = 8,701.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,774.68x = 21,769.06 × 8,701.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,774.68x = 189,414,767.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,414,767.97/15,774.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,007.52

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