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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,768.46, 21,760.03 and 8,694.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,768.46, 21,760.03 and 8,694.89 is: 11,998.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,768.46 : 21,760.03 = 8,694.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,768.46/21,760.03 = 8,694.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,768.46x = 21,760.03 × 8,694.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,768.46x = 189,201,067.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,201,067.25/15,768.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,998.70

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