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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,765.54, 21,755.89 and 8,691.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,765.54, 21,755.89 and 8,691.91 is: 11,994.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,765.54 : 21,755.89 = 8,691.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,765.54/21,755.89 = 8,691.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,765.54x = 21,755.89 × 8,691.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,765.54x = 189,100,194.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,100,194.33/15,765.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,994.53

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