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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,765.81, 21,756.97 and 8,692.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,765.81, 21,756.97 and 8,692.49 is: 11,995.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,765.81 : 21,756.97 = 8,692.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,765.81/21,756.97 = 8,692.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,765.81x = 21,756.97 × 8,692.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,765.81x = 189,122,244.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,122,244.16/15,765.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,995.72

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