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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,761.42, 21,751.23 and 8,688.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,761.42, 21,751.23 and 8,688.30 is: 11,990.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,761.42 : 21,751.23 = 8,688.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,761.42/21,751.23 = 8,688.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,761.42x = 21,751.23 × 8,688.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,761.42x = 188,981,211.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,981,211.61/15,761.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,990.11

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