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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,759.34, 21,747.63 and 8,686.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,759.34, 21,747.63 and 8,686.42 is: 11,987.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,759.34 : 21,747.63 = 8,686.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,759.34/21,747.63 = 8,686.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,759.34x = 21,747.63 × 8,686.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,759.34x = 188,909,048.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,909,048.18/15,759.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,987.12

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