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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,103.73, 20,843.16 and 8,389.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,103.73, 20,843.16 and 8,389.37 is: 11,577.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,103.73 : 20,843.16 = 8,389.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,103.73/20,843.16 = 8,389.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,103.73x = 20,843.16 × 8,389.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,103.73x = 174,860,986.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,860,986.62/15,103.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,577.34

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