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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,760.33, 21,749.24 and 8,686.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,760.33, 21,749.24 and 8,686.73 is: 11,987.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,760.33 : 21,749.24 = 8,686.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,760.33/21,749.24 = 8,686.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,760.33x = 21,749.24 × 8,686.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,760.33x = 188,929,851.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,929,851.68/15,760.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,987.69

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