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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,768.90, 21,760.38 and 8,694.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,768.90, 21,760.38 and 8,694.90 is: 11,998.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,768.90 : 21,760.38 = 8,694.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,768.90/21,760.38 = 8,694.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,768.90x = 21,760.38 × 8,694.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,768.90x = 189,204,328.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,204,328.06/15,768.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,998.57

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