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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,791.54, 21,792.57 and 8,718.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,791.54, 21,792.57 and 8,718.01 is: 12,030.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,791.54 : 21,792.57 = 8,718.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,791.54/21,792.57 = 8,718.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,791.54x = 21,792.57 × 8,718.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,791.54x = 189,987,734.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,987,734.22/15,791.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,030.98

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