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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,791.23, 21,791.77 and 8,717.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,791.23, 21,791.77 and 8,717.50 is: 12,030.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,791.23 : 21,791.77 = 8,717.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,791.23/21,791.77 = 8,717.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,791.23x = 21,791.77 × 8,717.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,791.23x = 189,969,711.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,969,711.39/15,791.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,030.08

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