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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,791.40, 21,791.82 and 8,718.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,791.40, 21,791.82 and 8,718.12 is: 12,030.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,791.40 : 21,791.82 = 8,718.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,791.40/21,791.82 = 8,718.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,791.40x = 21,791.82 × 8,718.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,791.40x = 189,983,701.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,983,701.78/15,791.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,030.83

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