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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,793.41, 21,795.36 and 8,720.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,793.41, 21,795.36 and 8,720.28 is: 12,034.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,793.41 : 21,795.36 = 8,720.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,793.41/21,795.36 = 8,720.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,793.41x = 21,795.36 × 8,720.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,793.41x = 190,061,641.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,061,641.90/15,793.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,034.24

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