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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,765.16, 21,755.78 and 8,691.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,765.16, 21,755.78 and 8,691.64 is: 11,994.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,765.16 : 21,755.78 = 8,691.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,765.16/21,755.78 = 8,691.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,765.16x = 21,755.78 × 8,691.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,765.16x = 189,093,407.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,093,407.68/15,765.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,994.39

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