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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,767.21, 21,758.91 and 8,693.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,767.21, 21,758.91 and 8,693.88 is: 11,997.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,767.21 : 21,758.91 = 8,693.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,767.21/21,758.91 = 8,693.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,767.21x = 21,758.91 × 8,693.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,767.21x = 189,169,352.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,169,352.47/15,767.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,997.65

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