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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,766.59, 21,757.87 and 8,693.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,766.59, 21,757.87 and 8,693.03 is: 11,996.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,766.59 : 21,757.87 = 8,693.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,766.59/21,757.87 = 8,693.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,766.59x = 21,757.87 × 8,693.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,766.59x = 189,141,849.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,141,849.31/15,766.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,996.37

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