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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,776.76, 21,773.22 and 8,704.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,776.76, 21,773.22 and 8,704.68 is: 12,013.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,776.76 : 21,773.22 = 8,704.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,776.76/21,773.22 = 8,704.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,776.76x = 21,773.22 × 8,704.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,776.76x = 189,528,912.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,528,912.67/15,776.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,013.17

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