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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,762.81, 21,752.83 and 8,689.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,762.81, 21,752.83 and 8,689.49 is: 11,991.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,762.81 : 21,752.83 = 8,689.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,762.81/21,752.83 = 8,689.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,762.81x = 21,752.83 × 8,689.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,762.81x = 189,020,846.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,020,846.55/15,762.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,991.57

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