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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,768.13, 21,758.90 and 8,694.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,768.13, 21,758.90 and 8,694.40 is: 11,997.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,768.13 : 21,758.90 = 8,694.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,768.13/21,758.90 = 8,694.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,768.13x = 21,758.90 × 8,694.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,768.13x = 189,180,580.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,180,580.16/15,768.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,997.65

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