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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,762.78, 21,751.78 and 8,688.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,762.78, 21,751.78 and 8,688.65 is: 11,989.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,762.78 : 21,751.78 = 8,688.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,762.78/21,751.78 = 8,688.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,762.78x = 21,751.78 × 8,688.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,762.78x = 188,993,548.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,993,548.92/15,762.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,989.86

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