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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,792.40, 21,793.08 and 8,718.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,792.40, 21,793.08 and 8,718.32 is: 12,031.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,792.40 : 21,793.08 = 8,718.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,792.40/21,793.08 = 8,718.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,792.40x = 21,793.08 × 8,718.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,792.40x = 189,999,045.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,999,045.23/15,792.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,031.04

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