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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,794.24, 21,795.75 and 8,720.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,794.24, 21,795.75 and 8,720.51 is: 12,034.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,794.24 : 21,795.75 = 8,720.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,794.24/21,795.75 = 8,720.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,794.24x = 21,795.75 × 8,720.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,794.24x = 190,069,946.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,069,946.85/15,794.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,034.13

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