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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,105.94, 20,845.89 and 8,391.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,105.94, 20,845.89 and 8,391.38 is: 11,579.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,105.94 : 20,845.89 = 8,391.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,105.94/20,845.89 = 8,391.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,105.94x = 20,845.89 × 8,391.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,105.94x = 174,925,680.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,925,680.20/15,105.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,579.93

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