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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,764.72, 21,755.48 and 8,691.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,764.72, 21,755.48 and 8,691.39 is: 11,994.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,764.72 : 21,755.48 = 8,691.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,764.72/21,755.48 = 8,691.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,764.72x = 21,755.48 × 8,691.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,764.72x = 189,085,317.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,085,317.86/15,764.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,994.21

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