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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,766.62, 21,758.94 and 8,693.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,766.62, 21,758.94 and 8,693.70 is: 11,997.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,766.62 : 21,758.94 = 8,693.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,766.62/21,758.94 = 8,693.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,766.62x = 21,758.94 × 8,693.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,766.62x = 189,165,696.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,165,696.68/15,766.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,997.86

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