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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,793.20, 21,794.60 and 8,719.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,793.20, 21,794.60 and 8,719.66 is: 12,033.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,793.20 : 21,794.60 = 8,719.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,793.20/21,794.60 = 8,719.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,793.20x = 21,794.60 × 8,719.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,793.20x = 190,041,458.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,041,458.24/15,793.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,033.12

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