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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,105.30, 20,844.59 and 8,391.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,105.30, 20,844.59 and 8,391.36 is: 11,579.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,105.30 : 20,844.59 = 8,391.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,105.30/20,844.59 = 8,391.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,105.30x = 20,844.59 × 8,391.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,105.30x = 174,914,458.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,914,458.74/15,105.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,579.67

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