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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,106.94, 20,845.26 and 8,391.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,106.94, 20,845.26 and 8,391.95 is: 11,579.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,106.94 : 20,845.26 = 8,391.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,106.94/20,845.26 = 8,391.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,106.94x = 20,845.26 × 8,391.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,106.94x = 174,932,275.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,932,275.43/15,106.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,579.60

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