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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,794.76, 21,796.92 and 8,721.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,794.76, 21,796.92 and 8,721.03 is: 12,035.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,794.76 : 21,796.92 = 8,721.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,794.76/21,796.92 = 8,721.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,794.76x = 21,796.92 × 8,721.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,794.76x = 190,091,593.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,091,593.23/15,794.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,035.10

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