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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,103.73, 20,843.68 and 8,389.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,103.73, 20,843.68 and 8,389.47 is: 11,577.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,103.73 : 20,843.68 = 8,389.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,103.73/20,843.68 = 8,389.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,103.73x = 20,843.68 × 8,389.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,103.73x = 174,867,407.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,867,407.08/15,103.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,577.76

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