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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,105.27, 20,844.69 and 8,391.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,105.27, 20,844.69 and 8,391.33 is: 11,579.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,105.27 : 20,844.69 = 8,391.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,105.27/20,844.69 = 8,391.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,105.27x = 20,844.69 × 8,391.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,105.27x = 174,914,672.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,914,672.54/15,105.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,579.71

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