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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,761.82, 21,751.01 and 8,591.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,761.82, 21,751.01 and 8,591.81 is: 11,856.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,761.82 : 21,751.01 = 8,591.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,761.82/21,751.01 = 8,591.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,761.82x = 21,751.01 × 8,591.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,761.82x = 186,880,457.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,880,457.95/15,761.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,856.53

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