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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,765.17, 21,754.89 and 8,691.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,765.17, 21,754.89 and 8,691.62 is: 11,993.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,765.17 : 21,754.89 = 8,691.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,765.17/21,754.89 = 8,691.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,765.17x = 21,754.89 × 8,691.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,765.17x = 189,085,128.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,085,128.25/15,765.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,993.86

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