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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,103.46, 20,843.47 and 8,389.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,103.46, 20,843.47 and 8,389.11 is: 11,577.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,103.46 : 20,843.47 = 8,389.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,103.46/20,843.47 = 8,389.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,103.46x = 20,843.47 × 8,389.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,103.46x = 174,858,120.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,858,120.67/15,103.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,577.36

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