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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,769.30, 21,761.67 and 8,695.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,769.30, 21,761.67 and 8,695.66 is: 12,000.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,769.30 : 21,761.67 = 8,695.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,769.30/21,761.67 = 8,695.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,769.30x = 21,761.67 × 8,695.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,769.30x = 189,232,083.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,232,083.35/15,769.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,000.03

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