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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,791.04, 21,791.88 and 8,717.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,791.04, 21,791.88 and 8,717.51 is: 12,030.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,791.04 : 21,791.88 = 8,717.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,791.04/21,791.88 = 8,717.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,791.04x = 21,791.88 × 8,717.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,791.04x = 189,970,822.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,970,822.86/15,791.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,030.29

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