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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,767.64, 21,759.33 and 8,694.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,767.64, 21,759.33 and 8,694.51 is: 11,998.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,767.64 : 21,759.33 = 8,694.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,767.64/21,759.33 = 8,694.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,767.64x = 21,759.33 × 8,694.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,767.64x = 189,186,712.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,186,712.28/15,767.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,998.42

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