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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,795.92, 21,797.79 and 8,722.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,795.92, 21,797.79 and 8,722.19 is: 12,036.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,795.92 : 21,797.79 = 8,722.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,795.92/21,797.79 = 8,722.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,795.92x = 21,797.79 × 8,722.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,795.92x = 190,124,356.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,124,356.97/15,795.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,036.30

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