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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,760.67, 21,748.68 and 8,687.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,760.67, 21,748.68 and 8,687.12 is: 11,987.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,760.67 : 21,748.68 = 8,687.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,760.67/21,748.68 = 8,687.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,760.67x = 21,748.68 × 8,687.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,760.67x = 188,933,284.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,933,284.26/15,760.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,987.65

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