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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,762.16, 21,751.60 and 8,688.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,762.16, 21,751.60 and 8,688.44 is: 11,989.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,762.16 : 21,751.60 = 8,688.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,762.16/21,751.60 = 8,688.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,762.16x = 21,751.60 × 8,688.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,762.16x = 188,987,471.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,987,471.50/15,762.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,989.95

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