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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,761.74, 21,750.91 and 8,591.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,761.74, 21,750.91 and 8,591.73 is: 11,856.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,761.74 : 21,750.91 = 8,591.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,761.74/21,750.91 = 8,591.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,761.74x = 21,750.91 × 8,591.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,761.74x = 186,877,945.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,877,945.97/15,761.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,856.43

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