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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,792.41, 21,792.37 and 8,719.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,792.41, 21,792.37 and 8,719.29 is: 12,031.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,792.41 : 21,792.37 = 8,719.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,792.41/21,792.37 = 8,719.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,792.41x = 21,792.37 × 8,719.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,792.41x = 190,013,993.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,013,993.82/15,792.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,031.98

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