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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,791.74, 21,792.30 and 8,718.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,791.74, 21,792.30 and 8,718.01 is: 12,030.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,791.74 : 21,792.30 = 8,718.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,791.74/21,792.30 = 8,718.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,791.74x = 21,792.30 × 8,718.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,791.74x = 189,985,489.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,985,489.32/15,791.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,030.69

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