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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,779.71, 21,775.08 and 8,706.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,779.71, 21,775.08 and 8,706.12 is: 12,013.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,779.71 : 21,775.08 = 8,706.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,779.71/21,775.08 = 8,706.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,779.71x = 21,775.08 × 8,706.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,779.71x = 189,576,459.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,576,459.49/15,779.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,013.94

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