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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,103.69, 20,842.79 and 8,389.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,103.69, 20,842.79 and 8,389.13 is: 11,576.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,103.69 : 20,842.79 = 8,389.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,103.69/20,842.79 = 8,389.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,103.69x = 20,842.79 × 8,389.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,103.69x = 174,852,728.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,852,728.71/15,103.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,576.82

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