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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,777.84, 21,773.41 and 8,704.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,777.84, 21,773.41 and 8,704.27 is: 12,011.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,777.84 : 21,773.41 = 8,704.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,777.84/21,773.41 = 8,704.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,777.84x = 21,773.41 × 8,704.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,777.84x = 189,521,639.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,521,639.46/15,777.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,011.89

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