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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,104.80, 20,844.90 and 8,391.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,104.80, 20,844.90 and 8,391.05 is: 11,579.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,104.80 : 20,844.90 = 8,391.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,104.80/20,844.90 = 8,391.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,104.80x = 20,844.90 × 8,391.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,104.80x = 174,910,598.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,910,598.15/15,104.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,579.80

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