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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,762.48, 21,751.81 and 8,688.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,762.48, 21,751.81 and 8,688.93 is: 11,990.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,762.48 : 21,751.81 = 8,688.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,762.48/21,751.81 = 8,688.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,762.48x = 21,751.81 × 8,688.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,762.48x = 188,999,932.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,999,932.74/15,762.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,990.49

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