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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,104.52, 20,843.94 and 8,389.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,104.52, 20,843.94 and 8,389.84 is: 11,577.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,104.52 : 20,843.94 = 8,389.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,104.52/20,843.94 = 8,389.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,104.52x = 20,843.94 × 8,389.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,104.52x = 174,877,321.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,877,321.57/15,104.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,577.82

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