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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,938.67, 21,995.78 and 8,768.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,938.67, 21,995.78 and 8,768.77 is: 12,101.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,938.67 : 21,995.78 = 8,768.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,938.67/21,995.78 = 8,768.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,938.67x = 21,995.78 × 8,768.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,938.67x = 192,875,781.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,875,781.97/15,938.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,101.12

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