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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,778.46, 21,773.91 and 8,704.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,778.46, 21,773.91 and 8,704.88 is: 12,012.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,778.46 : 21,773.91 = 8,704.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,778.46/21,773.91 = 8,704.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,778.46x = 21,773.91 × 8,704.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,778.46x = 189,539,273.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,539,273.68/15,778.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,012.53

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