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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,761.34, 21,750.39 and 8,688.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,761.34, 21,750.39 and 8,688.42 is: 11,989.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,761.34 : 21,750.39 = 8,688.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,761.34/21,750.39 = 8,688.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,761.34x = 21,750.39 × 8,688.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,761.34x = 188,976,523.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,976,523.48/15,761.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,989.88

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