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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,762.42, 21,751.14 and 8,688.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,762.42, 21,751.14 and 8,688.84 is: 11,990.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,762.42 : 21,751.14 = 8,688.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,762.42/21,751.14 = 8,688.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,762.42x = 21,751.14 × 8,688.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,762.42x = 188,992,175.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,992,175.28/15,762.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,990.05

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