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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,106.73, 20,850.62 and 8,394.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,106.73, 20,850.62 and 8,394.66 is: 11,586.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,106.73 : 20,850.62 = 8,394.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,106.73/20,850.62 = 8,394.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,106.73x = 20,850.62 × 8,394.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,106.73x = 175,033,865.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,033,865.69/15,106.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,586.48

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