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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,779.21, 21,774.39 and 8,705.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,779.21, 21,774.39 and 8,705.62 is: 12,013.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,779.21 : 21,774.39 = 8,705.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,779.21/21,774.39 = 8,705.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,779.21x = 21,774.39 × 8,705.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,779.21x = 189,559,456.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,559,456.20/15,779.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,013.24

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