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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,106.69, 20,844.92 and 8,391.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,106.69, 20,844.92 and 8,391.70 is: 11,579.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,106.69 : 20,844.92 = 8,391.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,106.69/20,844.92 = 8,391.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,106.69x = 20,844.92 × 8,391.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,106.69x = 174,924,168.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,924,168.98/15,106.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,579.26

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