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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,794.50, 21,795.38 and 8,720.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,794.50, 21,795.38 and 8,720.86 is: 12,034.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,794.50 : 21,795.38 = 8,720.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,794.50/21,795.38 = 8,720.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,794.50x = 21,795.38 × 8,720.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,794.50x = 190,074,457.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,074,457.63/15,794.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,034.22

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