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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,791.49, 21,792.62 and 8,718.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,791.49, 21,792.62 and 8,718.05 is: 12,031.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,791.49 : 21,792.62 = 8,718.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,791.49/21,792.62 = 8,718.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,791.49x = 21,792.62 × 8,718.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,791.49x = 189,989,227.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,989,227.07/15,791.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,031.11

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