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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,763.40, 21,753.64 and 8,690.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,763.40, 21,753.64 and 8,690.08 is: 11,992.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,763.40 : 21,753.64 = 8,690.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,763.40/21,753.64 = 8,690.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,763.40x = 21,753.64 × 8,690.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,763.40x = 189,040,871.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,040,871.89/15,763.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,992.39

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