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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,768.42, 21,760.50 and 8,694.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,768.42, 21,760.50 and 8,694.84 is: 11,998.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,768.42 : 21,760.50 = 8,694.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,768.42/21,760.50 = 8,694.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,768.42x = 21,760.50 × 8,694.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,768.42x = 189,204,131.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,204,131.12/15,768.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,998.93

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