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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,796.58, 21,799.20 and 8,723

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,796.58, 21,799.20 and 8,723 is: 12,037.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,796.58 : 21,799.20 = 8,723 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,796.58/21,799.20 = 8,723/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,796.58x = 21,799.20 × 8,723
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,796.58x = 190,154,421.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,154,421.60/15,796.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,037.70

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