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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,793.11, 21,792.35 and 8,987.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,793.11, 21,792.35 and 8,987.29 is: 12,401.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,793.11 : 21,792.35 = 8,987.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,793.11/21,792.35 = 8,987.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,793.11x = 21,792.35 × 8,987.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,793.11x = 195,854,137.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,854,137.22/15,793.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,401.24

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