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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,794.21, 21,796.35 and 8,721.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,794.21, 21,796.35 and 8,721.08 is: 12,035.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,794.21 : 21,796.35 = 8,721.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,794.21/21,796.35 = 8,721.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,794.21x = 21,796.35 × 8,721.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,794.21x = 190,087,712.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,087,712.06/15,794.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,035.28

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