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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,767.32, 21,759.06 and 8,694

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,767.32, 21,759.06 and 8,694 is: 11,997.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,767.32 : 21,759.06 = 8,694 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,767.32/21,759.06 = 8,694/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,767.32x = 21,759.06 × 8,694
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,767.32x = 189,173,267.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,173,267.64/15,767.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,997.81

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