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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,105.69, 20,844.95 and 8,391.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,105.69, 20,844.95 and 8,391.15 is: 11,579.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,105.69 : 20,844.95 = 8,391.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,105.69/20,844.95 = 8,391.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,105.69x = 20,844.95 × 8,391.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,105.69x = 174,913,060.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,913,060.24/15,105.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,579.28

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