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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,768.45, 21,759.93 and 8,694.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,768.45, 21,759.93 and 8,694.81 is: 11,998.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,768.45 : 21,759.93 = 8,694.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,768.45/21,759.93 = 8,694.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,768.45x = 21,759.93 × 8,694.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,768.45x = 189,198,456.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,198,456.96/15,768.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,998.55

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