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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,779.28, 21,776.06 and 8,706.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,779.28, 21,776.06 and 8,706.16 is: 12,014.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,779.28 : 21,776.06 = 8,706.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,779.28/21,776.06 = 8,706.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,779.28x = 21,776.06 × 8,706.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,779.28x = 189,585,829.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,585,829.85/15,779.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,014.86

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