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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,791.91, 21,793.29 and 8,718.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,791.91, 21,793.29 and 8,718.78 is: 12,032.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,791.91 : 21,793.29 = 8,718.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,791.91/21,793.29 = 8,718.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,791.91x = 21,793.29 × 8,718.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,791.91x = 190,010,900.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,010,900.99/15,791.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,032.17

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