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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,779.72, 21,776.08 and 8,706.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,779.72, 21,776.08 and 8,706.14 is: 12,014.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,779.72 : 21,776.08 = 8,706.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,779.72/21,776.08 = 8,706.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,779.72x = 21,776.08 × 8,706.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,779.72x = 189,585,601.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,585,601.13/15,779.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,014.51

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