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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,763.23, 21,753.18 and 8,689.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,763.23, 21,753.18 and 8,689.50 is: 11,991.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,763.23 : 21,753.18 = 8,689.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,763.23/21,753.18 = 8,689.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,763.23x = 21,753.18 × 8,689.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,763.23x = 189,024,257.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,024,257.61/15,763.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,991.47

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