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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,768.72, 21,760.89 and 8,695.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,768.72, 21,760.89 and 8,695.11 is: 11,999.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,768.72 : 21,760.89 = 8,695.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,768.72/21,760.89 = 8,695.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,768.72x = 21,760.89 × 8,695.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,768.72x = 189,213,332.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,213,332.25/15,768.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,999.28

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