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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,105.18, 20,844.87 and 8,390.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,105.18, 20,844.87 and 8,390.54 is: 11,578.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,105.18 : 20,844.87 = 8,390.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,105.18/20,844.87 = 8,390.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,105.18x = 20,844.87 × 8,390.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,105.18x = 174,899,715.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,899,715.53/15,105.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,578.79

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