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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,777.06, 21,771.87 and 8,607.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,777.06, 21,771.87 and 8,607.12 is: 11,877.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,777.06 : 21,771.87 = 8,607.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,777.06/21,771.87 = 8,607.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,777.06x = 21,771.87 × 8,607.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,777.06x = 187,392,983.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,392,983.79/15,777.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,877.56

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