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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,763.25, 21,753.43 and 8,689.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,763.25, 21,753.43 and 8,689.92 is: 11,992.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,763.25 : 21,753.43 = 8,689.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,763.25/21,753.43 = 8,689.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,763.25x = 21,753.43 × 8,689.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,763.25x = 189,035,566.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,035,566.43/15,763.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,992.17

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