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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,765.58, 21,756.64 and 8,692.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,765.58, 21,756.64 and 8,692.25 is: 11,995.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,765.58 : 21,756.64 = 8,692.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,765.58/21,756.64 = 8,692.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,765.58x = 21,756.64 × 8,692.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,765.58x = 189,114,154.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,114,154.04/15,765.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,995.38

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