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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,103.50, 20,843.42 and 8,389.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,103.50, 20,843.42 and 8,389.64 is: 11,578.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,103.50 : 20,843.42 = 8,389.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,103.50/20,843.42 = 8,389.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,103.50x = 20,843.42 × 8,389.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,103.50x = 174,868,644.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,868,644.00/15,103.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,578.02

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