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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,106.44, 20,847.93 and 8,734.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,106.44, 20,847.93 and 8,734.17 is: 12,053.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,106.44 : 20,847.93 = 8,734.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,106.44/20,847.93 = 8,734.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,106.44x = 20,847.93 × 8,734.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,106.44x = 182,089,364.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,089,364.77/15,106.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,053.76

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