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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,100.69, 20,838.84 and 8,386.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,100.69, 20,838.84 and 8,386.34 is: 11,573.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,100.69 : 20,838.84 = 8,386.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,100.69/20,838.84 = 8,386.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,100.69x = 20,838.84 × 8,386.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,100.69x = 174,761,597.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,761,597.45/15,100.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,573.09

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