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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,774.89, 21,768.37 and 8,701.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,774.89, 21,768.37 and 8,701.37 is: 12,007.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,774.89 : 21,768.37 = 8,701.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,774.89/21,768.37 = 8,701.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,774.89x = 21,768.37 × 8,701.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,774.89x = 189,414,511.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,414,511.07/15,774.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,007.34

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