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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,794.82, 21,787.25 and 9,417.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,794.82, 21,787.25 and 9,417.23 is: 12,990.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,794.82 : 21,787.25 = 9,417.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,794.82/21,787.25 = 9,417.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,794.82x = 21,787.25 × 9,417.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,794.82x = 205,175,388.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,175,388.30/15,794.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,990.04

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