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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,797.91, 21,801.12 and 8,724.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,797.91, 21,801.12 and 8,724.33 is: 12,039.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,797.91 : 21,801.12 = 8,724.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,797.91/21,801.12 = 8,724.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,797.91x = 21,801.12 × 8,724.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,797.91x = 190,200,165.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,200,165.25/15,797.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,039.58

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