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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,107, 20,848.94 and 8,484.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,107, 20,848.94 and 8,484.28 is: 11,709.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,107 : 20,848.94 = 8,484.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,107/20,848.94 = 8,484.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,107x = 20,848.94 × 8,484.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,107x = 176,888,244.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,888,244.66/15,107
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,709.03

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