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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,779.40, 21,774.56 and 8,705.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,779.40, 21,774.56 and 8,705.82 is: 12,013.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,779.40 : 21,774.56 = 8,705.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,779.40/21,774.56 = 8,705.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,779.40x = 21,774.56 × 8,705.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,779.40x = 189,565,399.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,565,399.94/15,779.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,013.47

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