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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,792.72, 21,794.30 and 8,719.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,792.72, 21,794.30 and 8,719.60 is: 12,033.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,792.72 : 21,794.30 = 8,719.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,792.72/21,794.30 = 8,719.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,792.72x = 21,794.30 × 8,719.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,792.72x = 190,037,578.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,037,578.28/15,792.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,033.24

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