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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,790.79, 21,791.47 and 8,717.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,790.79, 21,791.47 and 8,717.22 is: 12,029.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,790.79 : 21,791.47 = 8,717.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,790.79/21,791.47 = 8,717.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,790.79x = 21,791.47 × 8,717.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,790.79x = 189,961,038.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,961,038.11/15,790.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,029.86

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