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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,791.30, 21,792.06 and 8,717.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,791.30, 21,792.06 and 8,717.97 is: 12,030.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,791.30 : 21,792.06 = 8,717.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,791.30/21,792.06 = 8,717.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,791.30x = 21,792.06 × 8,717.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,791.30x = 189,982,525.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,982,525.32/15,791.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,030.84

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