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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,104.89, 20,845.12 and 8,390.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,104.89, 20,845.12 and 8,390.19 is: 11,578.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,104.89 : 20,845.12 = 8,390.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,104.89/20,845.12 = 8,390.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,104.89x = 20,845.12 × 8,390.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,104.89x = 174,894,444.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,894,444.28/15,104.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,578.67

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