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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,778.79, 21,774.08 and 8,705.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,778.79, 21,774.08 and 8,705.21 is: 12,012.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,778.79 : 21,774.08 = 8,705.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,778.79/21,774.08 = 8,705.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,778.79x = 21,774.08 × 8,705.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,778.79x = 189,547,851.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,547,851.85/15,778.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,012.83

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