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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,762.92, 21,753.81 and 8,689.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,762.92, 21,753.81 and 8,689.33 is: 11,991.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,762.92 : 21,753.81 = 8,689.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,762.92/21,753.81 = 8,689.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,762.92x = 21,753.81 × 8,689.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,762.92x = 189,026,033.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,026,033.85/15,762.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,991.82

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