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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,776.60, 21,771.77 and 8,703.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,776.60, 21,771.77 and 8,703.02 is: 12,010.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,776.60 : 21,771.77 = 8,703.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,776.60/21,771.77 = 8,703.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,776.60x = 21,771.77 × 8,703.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,776.60x = 189,480,062.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,480,062.64/15,776.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,010.20

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