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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,790.94, 21,791.49 and 8,717.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,790.94, 21,791.49 and 8,717.41 is: 12,030.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,790.94 : 21,791.49 = 8,717.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,790.94/21,791.49 = 8,717.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,790.94x = 21,791.49 × 8,717.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,790.94x = 189,965,352.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,965,352.84/15,790.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,030.02

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