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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,791.82, 21,792.45 and 8,718.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,791.82, 21,792.45 and 8,718.06 is: 12,030.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,791.82 : 21,792.45 = 8,718.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,791.82/21,792.45 = 8,718.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,791.82x = 21,792.45 × 8,718.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,791.82x = 189,987,886.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,987,886.65/15,791.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,030.78

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