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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,790.29, 21,790.59 and 8,716.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,790.29, 21,790.59 and 8,716.71 is: 12,029.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,790.29 : 21,790.59 = 8,716.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,790.29/21,790.59 = 8,716.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,790.29x = 21,790.59 × 8,716.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,790.29x = 189,942,253.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,942,253.76/15,790.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,029.05

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