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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,768.24, 21,759.36 and 8,694.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,768.24, 21,759.36 and 8,694.48 is: 11,997.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,768.24 : 21,759.36 = 8,694.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,768.24/21,759.36 = 8,694.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,768.24x = 21,759.36 × 8,694.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,768.24x = 189,186,320.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,186,320.33/15,768.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,997.94

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