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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,767.07, 21,758.72 and 8,693.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,767.07, 21,758.72 and 8,693.75 is: 11,997.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,767.07 : 21,758.72 = 8,693.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,767.07/21,758.72 = 8,693.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,767.07x = 21,758.72 × 8,693.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,767.07x = 189,164,872
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,164,872/15,767.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,997.47

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