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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,775.32, 21,769.68 and 8,702.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,775.32, 21,769.68 and 8,702.22 is: 12,008.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,775.32 : 21,769.68 = 8,702.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,775.32/21,769.68 = 8,702.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,775.32x = 21,769.68 × 8,702.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,775.32x = 189,444,544.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,444,544.69/15,775.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,008.92

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