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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,102.59, 20,841.56 and 8,388.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,102.59, 20,841.56 and 8,388.83 is: 11,576.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,102.59 : 20,841.56 = 8,388.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,102.59/20,841.56 = 8,388.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,102.59x = 20,841.56 × 8,388.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,102.59x = 174,836,376.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,836,376.85/15,102.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,576.59

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