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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,766.34, 21,757.59 and 8,692.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,766.34, 21,757.59 and 8,692.61 is: 11,995.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,766.34 : 21,757.59 = 8,692.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,766.34/21,757.59 = 8,692.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,766.34x = 21,757.59 × 8,692.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,766.34x = 189,130,244.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,130,244.41/15,766.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,995.82

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