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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,767.51, 21,759.10 and 8,694.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,767.51, 21,759.10 and 8,694.32 is: 11,998.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,767.51 : 21,759.10 = 8,694.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,767.51/21,759.10 = 8,694.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,767.51x = 21,759.10 × 8,694.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,767.51x = 189,180,578.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,180,578.31/15,767.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,998.13

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