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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,769.73, 21,762.38 and 8,599.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,769.73, 21,762.38 and 8,599.59 is: 11,867.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,769.73 : 21,762.38 = 8,599.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,769.73/21,762.38 = 8,599.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,769.73x = 21,762.38 × 8,599.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,769.73x = 187,147,566.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,147,566.92/15,769.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,867.52

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