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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,763.16, 21,752.98 and 8,689.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,763.16, 21,752.98 and 8,689.44 is: 11,991.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,763.16 : 21,752.98 = 8,689.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,763.16/21,752.98 = 8,689.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,763.16x = 21,752.98 × 8,689.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,763.16x = 189,021,214.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,021,214.53/15,763.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,991.33

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