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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,103.91, 20,842.82 and 8,389.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,103.91, 20,842.82 and 8,389.97 is: 11,577.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,103.91 : 20,842.82 = 8,389.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,103.91/20,842.82 = 8,389.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,103.91x = 20,842.82 × 8,389.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,103.91x = 174,870,634.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,870,634.52/15,103.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,577.84

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