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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,103.98, 20,842.35 and 8,389.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,103.98, 20,842.35 and 8,389.04 is: 11,576.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,103.98 : 20,842.35 = 8,389.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,103.98/20,842.35 = 8,389.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,103.98x = 20,842.35 × 8,389.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,103.98x = 174,847,203.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,847,203.63/15,103.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,576.23

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