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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,774.90, 21,769.62 and 8,701.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,774.90, 21,769.62 and 8,701.32 is: 12,007.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,774.90 : 21,769.62 = 8,701.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,774.90/21,769.62 = 8,701.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,774.90x = 21,769.62 × 8,701.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,774.90x = 189,424,429.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,424,429.90/15,774.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,007.96

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