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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,761.31, 21,751.56 and 8,687.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,761.31, 21,751.56 and 8,687.70 is: 11,989.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,761.31 : 21,751.56 = 8,687.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,761.31/21,751.56 = 8,687.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,761.31x = 21,751.56 × 8,687.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,761.31x = 188,971,027.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,971,027.81/15,761.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,989.55

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