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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,103.52, 20,842.28 and 8,389.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,103.52, 20,842.28 and 8,389.58 is: 11,577.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,103.52 : 20,842.28 = 8,389.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,103.52/20,842.28 = 8,389.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,103.52x = 20,842.28 × 8,389.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,103.52x = 174,857,899.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,857,899.82/15,103.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,577.29

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