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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,104.27, 20,843.31 and 8,390.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,104.27, 20,843.31 and 8,390.33 is: 11,578.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,104.27 : 20,843.31 = 8,390.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,104.27/20,843.31 = 8,390.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,104.27x = 20,843.31 × 8,390.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,104.27x = 174,882,144.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,882,144.98/15,104.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,578.32

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