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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,768.62, 21,760.23 and 8,695.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,768.62, 21,760.23 and 8,695.04 is: 11,998.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,768.62 : 21,760.23 = 8,695.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,768.62/21,760.23 = 8,695.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,768.62x = 21,760.23 × 8,695.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,768.62x = 189,206,070.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,206,070.26/15,768.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,998.90

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