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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,778.61, 21,774.62 and 8,705.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,778.61, 21,774.62 and 8,705.51 is: 12,013.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,778.61 : 21,774.62 = 8,705.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,778.61/21,774.62 = 8,705.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,778.61x = 21,774.62 × 8,705.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,778.61x = 189,559,128.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,559,128.63/15,778.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,013.68

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