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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,105.63, 20,845.79 and 8,391.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,105.63, 20,845.79 and 8,391.08 is: 11,579.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,105.63 : 20,845.79 = 8,391.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,105.63/20,845.79 = 8,391.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,105.63x = 20,845.79 × 8,391.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,105.63x = 174,918,608.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,918,608.30/15,105.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,579.70

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