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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,761.70, 21,750.84 and 8,688.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,761.70, 21,750.84 and 8,688.15 is: 11,989.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,761.70 : 21,750.84 = 8,688.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,761.70/21,750.84 = 8,688.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,761.70x = 21,750.84 × 8,688.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,761.70x = 188,974,560.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,974,560.55/15,761.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,989.48

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