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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,762.88, 21,752.84 and 8,689.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,762.88, 21,752.84 and 8,689.16 is: 11,991.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,762.88 : 21,752.84 = 8,689.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,762.88/21,752.84 = 8,689.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,762.88x = 21,752.84 × 8,689.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,762.88x = 189,013,907.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,013,907.21/15,762.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,991.08

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