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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,762.81, 21,752.67 and 8,689.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,762.81, 21,752.67 and 8,689.35 is: 11,991.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,762.81 : 21,752.67 = 8,689.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,762.81/21,752.67 = 8,689.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,762.81x = 21,752.67 × 8,689.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,762.81x = 189,016,563.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,016,563.06/15,762.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,991.30

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