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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,793.56, 21,794.91 and 8,720.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,793.56, 21,794.91 and 8,720.04 is: 12,033.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,793.56 : 21,794.91 = 8,720.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,793.56/21,794.91 = 8,720.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,793.56x = 21,794.91 × 8,720.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,793.56x = 190,052,487.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,052,487.00/15,793.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,033.54

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