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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,105.69, 20,844.27 and 8,389.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,105.69, 20,844.27 and 8,389.80 is: 11,577.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,105.69 : 20,844.27 = 8,389.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,105.69/20,844.27 = 8,389.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,105.69x = 20,844.27 × 8,389.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,105.69x = 174,879,256.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,879,256.45/15,105.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,577.05

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