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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,767.46, 21,758.65 and 8,693.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,767.46, 21,758.65 and 8,693.89 is: 11,997.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,767.46 : 21,758.65 = 8,693.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,767.46/21,758.65 = 8,693.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,767.46x = 21,758.65 × 8,693.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,767.46x = 189,167,233.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,167,233.52/15,767.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,997.32

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