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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,789.54, 21,789.74 and 8,715.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,789.54, 21,789.74 and 8,715.97 is: 12,028.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,789.54 : 21,789.74 = 8,715.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,789.54/21,789.74 = 8,715.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,789.54x = 21,789.74 × 8,715.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,789.54x = 189,918,720.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,918,720.15/15,789.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,028.14

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