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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,762.52, 21,752.32 and 8,688.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,762.52, 21,752.32 and 8,688.76 is: 11,990.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,762.52 : 21,752.32 = 8,688.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,762.52/21,752.32 = 8,688.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,762.52x = 21,752.32 × 8,688.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,762.52x = 189,000,687.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,000,687.92/15,762.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,990.51

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