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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,792.77, 21,793.88 and 8,719.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,792.77, 21,793.88 and 8,719.04 is: 12,032.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,792.77 : 21,793.88 = 8,719.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,792.77/21,793.88 = 8,719.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,792.77x = 21,793.88 × 8,719.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,792.77x = 190,021,558.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,021,558.91/15,792.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,032.19

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