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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,779.64, 21,774.92 and 8,706.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,779.64, 21,774.92 and 8,706.12 is: 12,013.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,779.64 : 21,774.92 = 8,706.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,779.64/21,774.92 = 8,706.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,779.64x = 21,774.92 × 8,706.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,779.64x = 189,575,066.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,575,066.51/15,779.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,013.90

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