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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,774.80, 21,768.16 and 8,701.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,774.80, 21,768.16 and 8,701.28 is: 12,007.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,774.80 : 21,768.16 = 8,701.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,774.80/21,768.16 = 8,701.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,774.80x = 21,768.16 × 8,701.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,774.80x = 189,410,855.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,410,855.24/15,774.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,007.18

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