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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,106.74, 20,848.62 and 8,393.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,106.74, 20,848.62 and 8,393.73 is: 11,584.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,106.74 : 20,848.62 = 8,393.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,106.74/20,848.62 = 8,393.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,106.74x = 20,848.62 × 8,393.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,106.74x = 174,997,687.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,997,687.15/15,106.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,584.08

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