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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,768.42, 21,761.40 and 8,694.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,768.42, 21,761.40 and 8,694.83 is: 11,999.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,768.42 : 21,761.40 = 8,694.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,768.42/21,761.40 = 8,694.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,768.42x = 21,761.40 × 8,694.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,768.42x = 189,211,673.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,211,673.56/15,768.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,999.41

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