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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,766.88, 21,758.44 and 8,693.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,766.88, 21,758.44 and 8,693.55 is: 11,997.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,766.88 : 21,758.44 = 8,693.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,766.88/21,758.44 = 8,693.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,766.88x = 21,758.44 × 8,693.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,766.88x = 189,158,086.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,158,086.06/15,766.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,997.18

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