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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,763.57, 21,753.80 and 8,689.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,763.57, 21,753.80 and 8,689.84 is: 11,992.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,763.57 : 21,753.80 = 8,689.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,763.57/21,753.80 = 8,689.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,763.57x = 21,753.80 × 8,689.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,763.57x = 189,036,997.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,036,997.94/15,763.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,992.02

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