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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,764.09, 21,754.62 and 8,690.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,764.09, 21,754.62 and 8,690.63 is: 11,993.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,764.09 : 21,754.62 = 8,690.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,764.09/21,754.62 = 8,690.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,764.09x = 21,754.62 × 8,690.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,764.09x = 189,061,244.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,061,244.44/15,764.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,993.16

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