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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,795.57, 21,797.63 and 8,721.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,795.57, 21,797.63 and 8,721.81 is: 12,035.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,795.57 : 21,797.63 = 8,721.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,795.57/21,797.63 = 8,721.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,795.57x = 21,797.63 × 8,721.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,795.57x = 190,114,743.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,114,743.70/15,795.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,035.95

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