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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,106.48, 20,850.27 and 8,394.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,106.48, 20,850.27 and 8,394.41 is: 11,586.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,106.48 : 20,850.27 = 8,394.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,106.48/20,850.27 = 8,394.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,106.48x = 20,850.27 × 8,394.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,106.48x = 175,025,714.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,025,714.99/15,106.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,586.13

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