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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,768.53, 21,760.83 and 8,694.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,768.53, 21,760.83 and 8,694.53 is: 11,998.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,768.53 : 21,760.83 = 8,694.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,768.53/21,760.83 = 8,694.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,768.53x = 21,760.83 × 8,694.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,768.53x = 189,200,243.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,200,243.66/15,768.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,998.60

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