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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,791.41, 21,792.07 and 8,717.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,791.41, 21,792.07 and 8,717.82 is: 12,030.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,791.41 : 21,792.07 = 8,717.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,791.41/21,792.07 = 8,717.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,791.41x = 21,792.07 × 8,717.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,791.41x = 189,979,343.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,979,343.69/15,791.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,030.55

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