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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,766.22, 21,755.61 and 8,691.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,766.22, 21,755.61 and 8,691.27 is: 11,992.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,766.22 : 21,755.61 = 8,691.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,766.22/21,755.61 = 8,691.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,766.22x = 21,755.61 × 8,691.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,766.22x = 189,083,880.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,083,880.52/15,766.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,992.98

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