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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,775.97, 21,769.07 and 8,701.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,775.97, 21,769.07 and 8,701.02 is: 12,006.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,775.97 : 21,769.07 = 8,701.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,775.97/21,769.07 = 8,701.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,775.97x = 21,769.07 × 8,701.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,775.97x = 189,413,069.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,413,069.95/15,775.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,006.43

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