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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,790.68, 21,791.97 and 8,716.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,790.68, 21,791.97 and 8,716.95 is: 12,029.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,790.68 : 21,791.97 = 8,716.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,790.68/21,791.97 = 8,716.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,790.68x = 21,791.97 × 8,716.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,790.68x = 189,959,512.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,959,512.89/15,790.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,029.85

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