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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,790.73, 21,791.07 and 8,717

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,790.73, 21,791.07 and 8,717 is: 12,029.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,790.73 : 21,791.07 = 8,717 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,790.73/21,791.07 = 8,717/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,790.73x = 21,791.07 × 8,717
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,790.73x = 189,952,789.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,952,789.88/15,790.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,029.39

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