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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,794.73, 21,796.71 and 8,721.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,794.73, 21,796.71 and 8,721.15 is: 12,035.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,794.73 : 21,796.71 = 8,721.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,794.73/21,796.71 = 8,721.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,794.73x = 21,796.71 × 8,721.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,794.73x = 190,092,377.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,092,377.42/15,794.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,035.18

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