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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,763.34, 21,753.12 and 8,690.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,763.34, 21,753.12 and 8,690.42 is: 11,992.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,763.34 : 21,753.12 = 8,690.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,763.34/21,753.12 = 8,690.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,763.34x = 21,753.12 × 8,690.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,763.34x = 189,043,749.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,043,749.11/15,763.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,992.62

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