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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,776.78, 21,771.98 and 8,703.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,776.78, 21,771.98 and 8,703.19 is: 12,010.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,776.78 : 21,771.98 = 8,703.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,776.78/21,771.98 = 8,703.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,776.78x = 21,771.98 × 8,703.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,776.78x = 189,485,645.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,485,645.94/15,776.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,010.41

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