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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,779.03, 21,774.63 and 8,705.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,779.03, 21,774.63 and 8,705.30 is: 12,013.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,779.03 : 21,774.63 = 8,705.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,779.03/21,774.63 = 8,705.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,779.03x = 21,774.63 × 8,705.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,779.03x = 189,554,577.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,554,577.67/15,779.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,013.07

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