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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,792.28, 21,793.16 and 8,718.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,792.28, 21,793.16 and 8,718.56 is: 12,031.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,792.28 : 21,793.16 = 8,718.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,792.28/21,793.16 = 8,718.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,792.28x = 21,793.16 × 8,718.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,792.28x = 190,004,973.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,004,973.05/15,792.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,031.51

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