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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,794.91, 21,790.17 and 9,079.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,794.91, 21,790.17 and 9,079.02 is: 12,525.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,794.91 : 21,790.17 = 9,079.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,794.91/21,790.17 = 9,079.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,794.91x = 21,790.17 × 9,079.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,794.91x = 197,833,389.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,833,389.23/15,794.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,525.14

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