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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,789.76, 21,789.58 and 8,716.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,789.76, 21,789.58 and 8,716.04 is: 12,027.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,789.76 : 21,789.58 = 8,716.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,789.76/21,789.58 = 8,716.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,789.76x = 21,789.58 × 8,716.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,789.76x = 189,918,850.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,918,850.86/15,789.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,027.98

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