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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,794.43, 21,796.32 and 8,720.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,794.43, 21,796.32 and 8,720.91 is: 12,034.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,794.43 : 21,796.32 = 8,720.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,794.43/21,796.32 = 8,720.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,794.43x = 21,796.32 × 8,720.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,794.43x = 190,083,745.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,083,745.05/15,794.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,034.86

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