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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,105.36, 20,844.98 and 8,390.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,105.36, 20,844.98 and 8,390.81 is: 11,579.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,105.36 : 20,844.98 = 8,390.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,105.36/20,844.98 = 8,390.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,105.36x = 20,844.98 × 8,390.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,105.36x = 174,906,120.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,906,120.45/15,105.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,579.08

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