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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,763.07, 21,752.74 and 8,593.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,763.07, 21,752.74 and 8,593.06 is: 11,858.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,763.07 : 21,752.74 = 8,593.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,763.07/21,752.74 = 8,593.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,763.07x = 21,752.74 × 8,593.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,763.07x = 186,922,491.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,922,491.22/15,763.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,858.25

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