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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,778.02, 21,773.52 and 8,704.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,778.02, 21,773.52 and 8,704.29 is: 12,011.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,778.02 : 21,773.52 = 8,704.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,778.02/21,773.52 = 8,704.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,778.02x = 21,773.52 × 8,704.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,778.02x = 189,523,032.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,523,032.40/15,778.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,011.84

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