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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,761.64, 21,750.83 and 8,687.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,761.64, 21,750.83 and 8,687.91 is: 11,989.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,761.64 : 21,750.83 = 8,687.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,761.64/21,750.83 = 8,687.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,761.64x = 21,750.83 × 8,687.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,761.64x = 188,969,101.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,969,101.27/15,761.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,989.18

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