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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,795.50, 21,796.74 and 8,721.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,795.50, 21,796.74 and 8,721.86 is: 12,035.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,795.50 : 21,796.74 = 8,721.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,795.50/21,796.74 = 8,721.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,795.50x = 21,796.74 × 8,721.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,795.50x = 190,108,114.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,108,114.74/15,795.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,035.59

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