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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,759.97, 21,748.90 and 8,686.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,759.97, 21,748.90 and 8,686.64 is: 11,987.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,759.97 : 21,748.90 = 8,686.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,759.97/21,748.90 = 8,686.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,759.97x = 21,748.90 × 8,686.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,759.97x = 188,924,864.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,924,864.70/15,759.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,987.64

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