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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,790.98, 21,791.58 and 8,717.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,790.98, 21,791.58 and 8,717.41 is: 12,030.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,790.98 : 21,791.58 = 8,717.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,790.98/21,791.58 = 8,717.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,790.98x = 21,791.58 × 8,717.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,790.98x = 189,966,137.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,966,137.41/15,790.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,030.04

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