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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,104.90, 20,844.42 and 8,390.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,104.90, 20,844.42 and 8,390.14 is: 11,578.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,104.90 : 20,844.42 = 8,390.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,104.90/20,844.42 = 8,390.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,104.90x = 20,844.42 × 8,390.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,104.90x = 174,887,602.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,887,602.02/15,104.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,578.20

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