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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,793.49, 21,795.38 and 8,720.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,793.49, 21,795.38 and 8,720.05 is: 12,033.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,793.49 : 21,795.38 = 8,720.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,793.49/21,795.38 = 8,720.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,793.49x = 21,795.38 × 8,720.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,793.49x = 190,056,803.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,056,803.37/15,793.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,033.87

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