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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,093.80, 20,828.46 and 8,379.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,093.80, 20,828.46 and 8,379.44 is: 11,563.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,093.80 : 20,828.46 = 8,379.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,093.80/20,828.46 = 8,379.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,093.80x = 20,828.46 × 8,379.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,093.80x = 174,530,830.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,530,830.86/15,093.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,563.08

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