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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,761.48, 21,750.73 and 8,687.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,761.48, 21,750.73 and 8,687.88 is: 11,989.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,761.48 : 21,750.73 = 8,687.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,761.48/21,750.73 = 8,687.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,761.48x = 21,750.73 × 8,687.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,761.48x = 188,967,710.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,967,710.43/15,761.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,989.21

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