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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,761.98, 21,751.12 and 8,688.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,761.98, 21,751.12 and 8,688.43 is: 11,989.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,761.98 : 21,751.12 = 8,688.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,761.98/21,751.12 = 8,688.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,761.98x = 21,751.12 × 8,688.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,761.98x = 188,983,083.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,983,083.54/15,761.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,989.81

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