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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,769.88, 21,762.03 and 8,695.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,769.88, 21,762.03 and 8,695.84 is: 12,000.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,769.88 : 21,762.03 = 8,695.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,769.88/21,762.03 = 8,695.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,769.88x = 21,762.03 × 8,695.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,769.88x = 189,239,130.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,239,130.96/15,769.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,000.04

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