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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,768.84, 21,761.08 and 8,695.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,768.84, 21,761.08 and 8,695.12 is: 11,999.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,768.84 : 21,761.08 = 8,695.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,768.84/21,761.08 = 8,695.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,768.84x = 21,761.08 × 8,695.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,768.84x = 189,215,201.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,215,201.93/15,768.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,999.31

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