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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,791.26, 21,792.09 and 8,717.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,791.26, 21,792.09 and 8,717.53 is: 12,030.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,791.26 : 21,792.09 = 8,717.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,791.26/21,792.09 = 8,717.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,791.26x = 21,792.09 × 8,717.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,791.26x = 189,973,198.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,973,198.34/15,791.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,030.27

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