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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,793.13, 21,794.52 and 8,719.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,793.13, 21,794.52 and 8,719.55 is: 12,032.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,793.13 : 21,794.52 = 8,719.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,793.13/21,794.52 = 8,719.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,793.13x = 21,794.52 × 8,719.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,793.13x = 190,038,494.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,038,494.05/15,793.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,032.98

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