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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,765.74, 21,756.43 and 8,595.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,765.74, 21,756.43 and 8,595.73 is: 11,861.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,765.74 : 21,756.43 = 8,595.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,765.74/21,756.43 = 8,595.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,765.74x = 21,756.43 × 8,595.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,765.74x = 187,012,398.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,012,398.04/15,765.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,861.95

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