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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,778.60, 21,771.93 and 8,971.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,778.60, 21,771.93 and 8,971.90 is: 12,379.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,778.60 : 21,771.93 = 8,971.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,778.60/21,771.93 = 8,971.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,778.60x = 21,771.93 × 8,971.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,778.60x = 195,335,578.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,335,578.77/15,778.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,379.78

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