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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,768.14, 21,760.19 and 8,694.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,768.14, 21,760.19 and 8,694.81 is: 11,998.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,768.14 : 21,760.19 = 8,694.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,768.14/21,760.19 = 8,694.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,768.14x = 21,760.19 × 8,694.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,768.14x = 189,200,674.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,200,674.14/15,768.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,998.93

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