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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,105.80, 20,845.28 and 8,391.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,105.80, 20,845.28 and 8,391.86 is: 11,580.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,105.80 : 20,845.28 = 8,391.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,105.80/20,845.28 = 8,391.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,105.80x = 20,845.28 × 8,391.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,105.80x = 174,930,671.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,930,671.42/15,105.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,580.36

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