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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,763.74, 21,753.67 and 8,593.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,763.74, 21,753.67 and 8,593.73 is: 11,859.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,763.74 : 21,753.67 = 8,593.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,763.74/21,753.67 = 8,593.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,763.74x = 21,753.67 × 8,593.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,763.74x = 186,945,166.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,945,166.49/15,763.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,859.19

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