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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,765.29, 21,756.54 and 8,692.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,765.29, 21,756.54 and 8,692.16 is: 11,995.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,765.29 : 21,756.54 = 8,692.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,765.29/21,756.54 = 8,692.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,765.29x = 21,756.54 × 8,692.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,765.29x = 189,111,217.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,111,217.94/15,765.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,995.42

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