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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,777.64, 21,773.16 and 8,704.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,777.64, 21,773.16 and 8,704.04 is: 12,011.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,777.64 : 21,773.16 = 8,704.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,777.64/21,773.16 = 8,704.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,777.64x = 21,773.16 × 8,704.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,777.64x = 189,514,455.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,514,455.57/15,777.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,011.58

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