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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,105.73, 20,849.24 and 8,393.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,105.73, 20,849.24 and 8,393.66 is: 11,585.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,105.73 : 20,849.24 = 8,393.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,105.73/20,849.24 = 8,393.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,105.73x = 20,849.24 × 8,393.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,105.73x = 175,001,389.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,001,389.85/15,105.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,585.10

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