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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,767.88, 21,759.72 and 8,694.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,767.88, 21,759.72 and 8,694.12 is: 11,997.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,767.88 : 21,759.72 = 8,694.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,767.88/21,759.72 = 8,694.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,767.88x = 21,759.72 × 8,694.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,767.88x = 189,181,616.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,181,616.85/15,767.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,997.91

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