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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,791.73, 21,792.46 and 8,718

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,791.73, 21,792.46 and 8,718 is: 12,030.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,791.73 : 21,792.46 = 8,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,791.73/21,792.46 = 8,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,791.73x = 21,792.46 × 8,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,791.73x = 189,986,622.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,986,622.69/15,791.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,030.77

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