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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,791.96, 21,792.92 and 8,718.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,791.96, 21,792.92 and 8,718.44 is: 12,031.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,791.96 : 21,792.92 = 8,718.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,791.96/21,792.92 = 8,718.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,791.96x = 21,792.92 × 8,718.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,791.96x = 190,000,112.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,000,112.89/15,791.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,031.44

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