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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,766.20, 21,757.50 and 8,692.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,766.20, 21,757.50 and 8,692.44 is: 11,995.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,766.20 : 21,757.50 = 8,692.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,766.20/21,757.50 = 8,692.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,766.20x = 21,757.50 × 8,692.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,766.20x = 189,125,763.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,125,763.30/15,766.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,995.65

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