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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,768.92, 21,760.98 and 8,695.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,768.92, 21,760.98 and 8,695.10 is: 11,999.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,768.92 : 21,760.98 = 8,695.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,768.92/21,760.98 = 8,695.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,768.92x = 21,760.98 × 8,695.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,768.92x = 189,213,897.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,213,897.20/15,768.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,999.17

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