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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,762.39, 21,752.03 and 8,688.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,762.39, 21,752.03 and 8,688.81 is: 11,990.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,762.39 : 21,752.03 = 8,688.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,762.39/21,752.03 = 8,688.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,762.39x = 21,752.03 × 8,688.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,762.39x = 188,999,212.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,999,212.34/15,762.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,990.52

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