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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,790.95, 21,791.61 and 8,717.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,790.95, 21,791.61 and 8,717.54 is: 12,030.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,790.95 : 21,791.61 = 8,717.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,790.95/21,791.61 = 8,717.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,790.95x = 21,791.61 × 8,717.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,790.95x = 189,969,122.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,969,122.88/15,790.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,030.25

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