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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,776.61, 21,771.38 and 8,703.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,776.61, 21,771.38 and 8,703.03 is: 12,009.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,776.61 : 21,771.38 = 8,703.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,776.61/21,771.38 = 8,703.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,776.61x = 21,771.38 × 8,703.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,776.61x = 189,476,929.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,476,929.77/15,776.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,009.99

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