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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,762.40, 21,753.12 and 8,689.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,762.40, 21,753.12 and 8,689.60 is: 11,992.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,762.40 : 21,753.12 = 8,689.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,762.40/21,753.12 = 8,689.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,762.40x = 21,753.12 × 8,689.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,762.40x = 189,025,911.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,025,911.55/15,762.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,992.20

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