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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,791.44, 21,791.80 and 8,717.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,791.44, 21,791.80 and 8,717.80 is: 12,030.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,791.44 : 21,791.80 = 8,717.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,791.44/21,791.80 = 8,717.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,791.44x = 21,791.80 × 8,717.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,791.44x = 189,976,554.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,976,554.04/15,791.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,030.35

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