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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,104.27, 20,843.60 and 8,389.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,104.27, 20,843.60 and 8,389.59 is: 11,577.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,104.27 : 20,843.60 = 8,389.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,104.27/20,843.60 = 8,389.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,104.27x = 20,843.60 × 8,389.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,104.27x = 174,869,216.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,869,216.18/15,104.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,577.47

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