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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,105.20, 20,845.44 and 8,391.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,105.20, 20,845.44 and 8,391.44 is: 11,580.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,105.20 : 20,845.44 = 8,391.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,105.20/20,845.44 = 8,391.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,105.20x = 20,845.44 × 8,391.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,105.20x = 174,923,154.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,923,154.81/15,105.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,580.33

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