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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,764.40, 21,753.88 and 8,690.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,764.40, 21,753.88 and 8,690.88 is: 11,992.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,764.40 : 21,753.88 = 8,690.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,764.40/21,753.88 = 8,690.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,764.40x = 21,753.88 × 8,690.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,764.40x = 189,060,360.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,060,360.61/15,764.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,992.87

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